SPANISH PAELLA (WITH CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD)

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A wonderful Spanish Paella that's very easy to make and the presentation is great as well. You'll need a very large skillet or a paella pan. The clams are optional, but I would recommend using them.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 57m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup olive oil
3 chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 green pepper, diced into ½ inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons spanish paprika
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
5 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup lima beans
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped parsley
12 clams in shell (optional)
lemon wedge
green onion

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tbsp oil in large skillet on medium high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces and fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Remove from skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add onions and peppers to skillet.
  • Sauté 2 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, paprika and thyme.
  • Sauté 1 minute and add shrimp.
  • Sauté until shrimp turn pink.
  • Add 1 Tbsp oil if needed.
  • Sprinkle rice into pan.
  • Sauté, stirring frequently 2 to 3 minutes or until coated with oil.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Season well.
  • Combine stock and saffron and stir into rice mixture.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Boil for about 2 minutes, reduce heat to medium.
  • Return chicken and push down into rice.
  • Cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Stock should be bubbling.
  • Stir rice around and add shrimp, lima beans, red peppers and clams.
  • Cook for 10 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat and cover for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.5, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 193.6, Sodium 1314.3, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 3, Protein 42

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