Authentic Spanish Paella

Name: Authentic Spanish Paella
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8.8 mg 2 tbsp olive oil; 9 whole 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces; 9.4 half 4 oz chorizo, sliced; 8.9 fl oz 1 onion, chopped; 1.4 to taste 1 bell pepper, chopped; 5 as needed 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2.2 l 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 pinch 1 cup paella rice or medium-grain rice; 3 mg 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 8.9 as needed 4 cups chicken broth; 9.7 kg 1/2 tsp salt; 9.8 jar 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4.6 g 1/2 cup frozen peas; 9.8 jar Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 6 cup Lemon wedges (for serving)

By Ashley Morrow

November 10, 2025

4133 views

This Paella recipe is a culinary journey to Spain, right in your kitchen. Perfectly saffron-infused rice, combined with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and flavorful chorizo, it's a dish that promises to impress. The blend of spices and fresh vegetables creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Each bite is a celebration, offering a delightful experience, making it ideal for gatherings. This dish is colorful, aromatic, and satisfying, encapsulating the essence of Spanish cuisine. Serve hot and garnish with lemon wedges for an authentic presentation.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil - 8.8 mg
1 lb chicken, cut into pieces - 9.0 whole
4 oz chorizo, sliced - 9.4 half
1 onion, chopped - 8.9 fl oz
1 bell pepper, chopped - 1.4 to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced - 5.0 as needed
2 tbsp tomato paste - 2.2 l
1 cup paella rice or medium-grain rice - 2.0 pinch
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 3.0 mg
4 cups chicken broth - 8.9 as needed

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large paella pan or wide skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and chorizo; cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add rice and saffron to the pan; stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add salt, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, without stirring.

Step 5

Arrange chicken, chorizo, and shrimp over the rice. Add peas and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 6

Let the paella rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

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Authentic Spanish Paella

By Ashley Morrow

November 10, 2025

4133 views

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil - 8.8 mg
1 lb chicken, cut into pieces - 9.0 whole
4 oz chorizo, sliced - 9.4 half
1 onion, chopped - 8.9 fl oz
1 bell pepper, chopped - 1.4 to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced - 5.0 as needed
2 tbsp tomato paste - 2.2 l
1 cup paella rice or medium-grain rice - 2.0 pinch
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 3.0 mg
4 cups chicken broth - 8.9 as needed

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large paella pan or wide skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and chorizo; cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add rice and saffron to the pan; stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add salt, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, without stirring.

Step 5

Arrange chicken, chorizo, and shrimp over the rice. Add peas and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 6

Let the paella rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

# Holiday # Mushrooms # Comfort Food

Reviews (19 Reviews)

Brian Taylor4

A very enjoyable meal. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were well-balanced. Perhaps more vegetables could be added to the mix.

Christopher Wilson5

This paella is a showstopper! The flavors are complex and rich, and the presentation is stunning. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion. Highly recommended!

Ryan Martin4

The paella was delicious! The instructions were easy to follow, and the taste was authentic. Next time, I'll add some bell peppers for extra flavor.

John Smith4

This paella was delicious and relatively easy to make. The flavors were well-balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. I'd recommend adding a bit more chorizo for a bolder flavor.