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Saffron Rice with Chicken and Shrimp (Paella)

Name: Saffron Rice with Chicken and Shrimp (Paella)
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted long grain white rice; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon saffron threads (0.0176 oz); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 fresh parsley sprigs; 1/2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 jar (7.5 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1 lb bag)

Prep 50 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups uncooked converted long grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon saffron threads (0.0176 oz)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 jar (7.5 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1 lb bag)

Directions

1

In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes or until onion is transparent, stirring frequently. Stir in rice. Cook 1 minute or until grains are evenly coated and light golden brown, stirring constantly.
2

Stir in chicken broth, bouillon, saffron, turmeric, parsley sprigs, shrimp, roasted red bell peppers and salt. Cover; cook 20 minutes. Stir in peas. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove parsley sprigs before serving. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 290

Calories from Fat: 80

Total Fat: 9g; 14%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 8%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%

Sodium: 800mg; 33%

Potassium: 270mg; 8%

Total Carbohydrate: 37g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 6%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 17g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%

Vitamin C: 35%; 35%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;