Description
Transport your taste buds to Spain with this easy chicken paella recipe. This vibrant one-pot dish features tender chicken and saffron-infused rice, bursting with rich flavors from spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for gatherings or comforting weeknight dinners, each bite reveals a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will impress everyone around the table. With simple preparation steps and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home. Gather your loved ones and create lasting memories while savoring this authentic Spanish dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cups Bomba rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Saffron threads (for flavor and color)
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and rinsing the Bomba rice until the water runs clear.
- In a large skillet or paella pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in sliced bell pepper and smoked paprika; cook until the pepper softens.
- Add rinsed Bomba rice to the pan, stirring well to combine before pouring in chicken broth and adding saffron threads.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg