PORTUGUESE PAELLA

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I love the blend of flavors in this dish. This is a hearty one dish meal. The secret spice is the Saffron. Saffron is expensive, but you must add it or the taste of authentic Paella is lost.

Provided by star pooley

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb skinless chicken thighs (6)
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 tsp canola oil
1 link portuguese chourico, sliced in rounds
1 c onion, chopped
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 c uncooked arborio rice or 1 1/2 cups other medium grain rice
1/2 c diced plum tomato
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp saffron thread, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c chicken broth
3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 c asparagus, cut diagonally
1/2 c frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
  • 3. Heat oil in a large oven proof nonstick skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat.
  • 4. Add chicken; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • 5. Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm.
  • 6. Add chourice and cook until lightly browned;.
  • 7. Add onion and bell pepper; cook for 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 8. Add rice, tomato, paprika, saffron and garlic; cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • 9. Return chicken to pan.
  • 10. Add broth and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; bring to boil.
  • 11. Wrap handle of pan with foil, cover pan;.
  • 12. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  • 13. Stir in shrimp, asparagus, and peas.
  • 14. Cover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp are no longer translucent.

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