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Paella casserole

Recipe Information

Description:
Paella casserole is a delicious Spanish recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 25 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Shrimp; Rice; Chicken
Category Seafood; Rice & Grains; Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Cook Method Baking; Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless chicken, diced

  • 2 cups white rice, uncooked

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 onion, chopped

  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven and cook the garlic, onion, and green pepper until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes.

  • Stir in the chicken, rice, shrimp, chicken broth, bell pepper, tomatoes, peas, paprika, saffron, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well, cover, and place in the oven.

  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 430 cal

  • Total fat: 11g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 120mg

  • Sodium: 1,030mg

  • Carbohydrate: 48g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 33g