on Nov 18, 2021, Updated Apr 05, 2024
Why You’ll Love Chicken Paella
This Chicken Paella recipe is inspired by the real deal but is a little simpler to make for a family 👨👩👧👦 dinner. The flavors are still deep and aromatic and the texture is out of this world: crispy rice at the bottom, tender rice on top, and studded with flavorful veggies and juicy pieces of chicken thigh. Every bite is unique, flavorful and delicioso!
How to Prepare Chicken Paella
🔪 Start by cubing 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts with a sharp knife.
🫑 Now, dice the bell pepper and onion and mince the garlic.
🍗 Now, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
🥑 Next, in a big pan on the stove, heat up your oil of choice on medium-high heat.
🔥 Add the cubed and seasoned chicken pieces and sear on each side for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly golden.
🧅 Now, remove the chicken from the pan and add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
🔥 Sauté for about a minute and add a tiny splash of broth just to loosen that flavor.
🧂 Next, add paprika and salt to taste and then stir.
🍚 Now, add the rice and stir, then add the tomato sauce and stir again. Now add your semi-cooked chicken breast cubes back in. Top it off with the vegetable broth and then stir again.
🔥 Next, add a pinch of saffron (optional) and then let it all come to a boil.
🥘 Now, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 25 minutes or until the rice is soft and most of the liquid has absorbed.
🌿 Finally, garnish with parsley or green onion.
⏲️ Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes and enjoy.
Variations and Substitutions for Chicken Paella
Best Served With
Crusty bread is a must with paella! Try my 🍞 No Knead Peasant Bread. A Simple Green Salad 🥗 helps balance out all those big flavors and adds freshness. These Crispy Parmesan Potatoes 🥔 would be really delicious with this Chicken Paella recipe.
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