Easy Recipe For Chicken Paella

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups rice
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add the rice and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 20 minutes.
5. While the rice is cooking, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
6. Add the cooked chicken and frozen peas to the rice mixture. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the paella and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 625
• Protein: 43g
• Carbohydrates: 78g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 7g
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sodium: 1003mg

Conclusion