SUPER EASY PAELLA

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My dad is from Spain and growing up we had the "real" thing for every holiday. I have been able to serve this to my extended family with no one the wiser and it is A LOT QUICKER AND EASIER than the traditional one and you don't need the Paella pan.

Provided by IJustThrewItTogether

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups parboiled rice (Uncle Ben's is parboiled)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb shrimp
1 lb scallops
1 lb boneless skinless chicken

Steps:

  • Chop the chicken into 1 inch chunks.
  • Salt, pepper and garlic powder the meat.
  • Brown in oil that has been heated in a large pot such as a Dutch Oven.
  • Remove chicken and add peppers, onion, garlic, and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Remove and put with chicken.
  • In the same pot, combine, the tomatoes (you may need to cut them depending on the brand) and the liquid with the broth and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add turmeric and paprika and stir in the rice.
  • Add the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cover tightly and reduce heat to simmer (low or med low).
  • Cook for 30-35 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add shrimp and scallops be sure to PUSH THEM TO THE BOTTOM UNDER THE RICE.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes uncovered or until the shrimp are pink.
  • You may add a can of peas which I don't but it is the traditional way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 162, Sodium 1215.4, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 40

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