Chicken Paella Recipe
This easy chicken paella recipe is perfect for a hearty family dinner or a cosy night in. With juicy chicken, tender rice, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and more, it is packed with flavour in every bite.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Red bell pepper
- Garlic
- Chicken breasts
- Bomba rice
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Paellero seasoning
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Peas
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by sautéing the onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened. This will help release their flavors and add a nice aroma to the dish.Olive oil, Red bell pepper, Onion
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute. Be careful not to burn it as it can turn bitter.Garlic
- Remove the vegetables from the pan and set them aside.Canned diced tomatoes
- Cook the chicken in the same pan until partially done. This will give it a nice brown color and enhance the overall taste.Chicken breasts
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside with the vegetables.
- Add the bomba rice to the pan and toast it for a few minutes. This will help bring out its nutty flavor.
- Stir in the low-sodium chicken broth and paellero seasoning. The broth will help cook the rice and infuse it with delicious flavors.Low-sodium chicken broth, Paellero seasoning
- Add the chicken and vegetables back to the pan and simmer everything together until the rice is tender. This will allow all the ingredients to meld together and create a cohesive dish.
- Finally, stir in the peas and fresh parsley and cook until warmed through. The peas will add a pop of color and freshness to the paella.Peas, Fresh parsley, Bomba rice