Spanish Chicken Paella
A classic Spanish dish made with saffron-infused rice, chicken, and vegetables, all in one flavorful pan.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup paella ricepreferably Spanish rice
- ●2 tablespoons zesty olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 medium sweet oniondiced
- ●1/2 cup spanish chorizosliced
- ●1 teaspoon dried thymecrushed
- ●1/2 teaspoon safron threadssoaked in 2 tablespoons hot water
- ●2 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●1/2 teaspoon smoked paprikaoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat the zesty olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the sliced chorizo and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the soaked safron threads and their liquid, thyme, and smoked paprika (if using). Stir to combine.
- 6
Add the paella rice and stir to coat the rice with the oil and mix with the ingredients.
- 7
Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 9
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.