Classic American Paella
A hearty, one-pot dish that combines the flavors of Spanish paella with American ingredients.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 lb sausagessuch as chorizo or chicken sausage
- ●1 cup shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●1 cup paella riceuncooked
- ●1 medium tomatodiced
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 cups vegetable brothchicken or beef broth works too
- ●2 tbsp olive oildivided
- ●1 tsp paprikasmoked or sweet
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the sausages and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 6
Add the diced tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add the paella rice and stir to coat the rice in the oil and mix with the vegetables.
- 8
Add the vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 9
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
- 10
Remove the cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!