CHICKEN PAELLA

Chicken Paella image

Turmeric lends flavor and a pretty golden color to this Spanish-style entree. Haven't tried arborio rice? You'll love its creamy texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1/2 pound), cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/2 cup uncooked arborio rice
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ham, onion and red pepper in 2 teaspoons oil until chicken is browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon. , In the same skillet, saute rice in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until lightly browned. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, garlic and salt. Return meat and vegetables to pan; toss lightly. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 30-35 minutes. Stir in peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

*** Explore more Chicken Paella Recipes »

Comment
Leave a comment

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

Check it out »

#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #main-dish #poultry #spanish #european #chicken #stove-top #dietary #meat #equipment