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Spanish Chicken Paella
A classic Spanish dish, this one-pot wonder combines the flavors of saffron, smoked paprika, and juicy chicken for a hearty and satisfying meal.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup paella rice
- ●2 cups chicken broth
- ●2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon saffron threadssoaked in 2 tablespoons hot water
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 medium tomatodiced
- ●1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the 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 onion, garlic, and tomato, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the smoked paprika, saffron, and chicken broth, and stir to combine.
- 5
Add the rice and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 8
Season with salt to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.