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Paella
  • 20 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Spanish lentils, optional for serving
  • 4 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 C canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 quart chicken broth, (or vegetable broth), low sodium
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 Boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced

Directions

Mise en place

  • Wash and dry fresh produce.
  • Finely chop the onion and the bell pepper.
  • Dice the chicken thighs.
  • Measure out all the ingredients.

Prepare

  • Heat oil in large sauté pan and brown chicken for 4 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook completely. Remove from pan.
  • Sauté onions and pepper. Add garlic cloves, and continue to cook for 30 more seconds.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, including chicken and shrimp. Simmer on low for 15 minutes.

Serve

  • Serve over lentils.
  • Enjoy!

Recipe in Action

  • 4 Servings
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Paella is typically rich in seafood, providing abundant protein and healthy fats.

Cultural Facts

The Spanish rice dish ‘Paella’ takes its name from the pan it is cooked in, which in turn comes from the Latin word for ‘pan’ or ‘dish.’

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