Spanish Chicken Paella
A classic Spanish dish made with chicken, saffron, and smoked paprika, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastsboneless and skinless
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- ●2 tablespoons deliciously olive oil
- ●1 cup Spanish rice
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add the smoked paprika, saffron, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the rice to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 8
Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 10
Fluff the paella with a fork and serve hot.