Made with AI
Spicy Spanish Chicken Paella
Ingredients
- chicken breast1,5 lbs
- paella rice1,5 cups
- large onion1 large
- red bell pepper1 medium
- green bell pepper1 medium
- garlic4 cloves
- diced tomatoes1 can
- chicken broth3 cups
- saffron1 tsp
- smoked paprika1 tsp
- cayenne pepper1 tsp
- olive oil2 tbsp
- saltto taste
- pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in the paella rice, making sure it is well coated with the oil and vegetables.
- 7
Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, saffron, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- 9
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- 10
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve the Spicy Spanish Chicken Paella hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
