Paella with Chorizo and Roast Chicken
Paella with Chorizo and Roast Chicken is a delicious Spanish dish made with saffron-infused rice, chorizo sausage, roast chicken, and a variety of vegetables like bell peppers, peas, and onions. It's a flavorful and hearty meal that combines savory meats with the subtle sweetness of saffron.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio or Spanish bomba rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lb chorizo sausage sliced
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless cubed
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 4 tomatoes cut in halves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron threads in a couple of tablespoons of warm water and set aside.
- In a large skillet or paella pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add a bit more oil to the pan if needed and sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in the rice and paprika, making sure the rice is well coated in the oil and spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and saffron water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let the mixture come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the cooked chorizo, chicken, peas and tomatoes . Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 76g (25%)Protein: 39g (78%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 117mg (39%)Sodium: 1015mg (44%)Potassium: 1012mg (29%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 2597IU (52%)Vitamin C: 85mg (103%)Calcium: 63mg (6%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
