Mom’S Paella

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup sliced fully cooked smoked sausage (1/4-inch slices)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup raisins, optional
  • 1 cup uncooked converted rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2-1/4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ham, sausage, onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons oil for 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add olives and raisins if desired. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally; remove meat and vegetable mixture from pan and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, saute rice in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, turmeric and curry. Return meat and vegetables to pan; toss lightly. Add broth and mixed vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

875 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24g 48% DV
Total Fat 48.7g 62% DV
Carbs 95g 35% DV
Fiber 23.2g 83% DV
Sugar 23.8g 48% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1377mg 60% DV
Potassium 1403mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 44.5mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 24.4mg 27% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 248.5mg 19% DV
Iron 22mg 100% DV

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

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