Chicken Paella

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Spanish

A flavorful Spanish-inspired rice dish with tender chicken, saffron, vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for gatherings or family dinners craving bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/4 c. chicken broth
  • 1 c. uncooked rice
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 3/4 c. frozen peas
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. saffron and/or turmeric
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into strips

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken strips until no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pan and cook until tender.
  3. Add broth, uncooked rice, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and saffron to the pan. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add undrained stewed tomatoes, red pepper strips, and frozen peas to the skillet.
  6. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes more until rice is tender.
  7. Stir in cooked chicken and cook and stir for 1 minute or more until heated through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

641 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.9g 28% DV
Total Fat 37.6g 48% DV
Carbs 75.7g 28% DV
Fiber 23.5g 84% DV
Sugar 9.5g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10334.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1177.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 698.3mcg 78% DV
Vitamin C 49.2mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 497.3mg 38% DV
Iron 17.2mg 96% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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