SOUTH BEACH CHICKEN PAELLA RECIPE - (4.7/5)

South Beach Chicken Paella Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-25010

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds chicken, breast, boneless, skinless cut into 1/2-inch pieces
salt to taste
pepper, black ground to taste
1 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
1 medium onion(s) chopped
1/2 cup(s) rice, brown, quick-cooking
3/4 cup(s) pepper(s), red sweet, roasted (from a jar), drained and thinly sliced
2 cup(s) broth, chicken, fat-free, less sodium
1/4 teaspoon saffron, powdered
3 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped

Steps:

Instructions 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. 2 Stir in rice. Add red peppers, broth, and saffron; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. If paella has excess moisture, cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve. Makes 4, 1 1/2 cup serving