Seafood and Chicken Paella

Name: Seafood and Chicken Paella
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5.8 as needed 1 tbsp olive oil; 1.2 pcs 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces; 3.8 pinch 4 oz chorizo, sliced; 1.4 oz 1 onion, chopped; 4.2 pt 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3.1 as needed 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4.2 inch 1 tomato, chopped; 10 cm 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 0.7 jar 1 1/2 cups paella rice; 9.5 package 4 cups chicken broth; 4.4 bag 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4.2 quarter 1/2 lb mussels, scrubbed; 5.6 half 1/2 lb clams, scrubbed; 8.5 to taste Salt and pepper to taste; 6 fl oz Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 9 l Lemon wedges (for serving)

By Lori Curtis

November 12, 2025

5437 views

This Paella is a vibrant Spanish rice dish, bursting with flavor and color. It's perfect for gatherings, offering a delightful combination of seafood, chicken, and vegetables simmered in saffron-infused rice. The socarrat, the crispy bottom layer, is the prized part of this dish. Paella is a culinary experience that transports you to the sunny coasts of Spain with every bite.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil - 5.8 as needed
1 lb chicken, cut into pieces - 1.2 pcs
4 oz chorizo, sliced - 3.8 pinch
1 onion, chopped - 1.4 oz
1 red bell pepper, chopped - 4.2 pt
2 cloves garlic, minced - 3.1 as needed
1 tomato, chopped - 4.2 inch
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 10.0 cm
1 1/2 cups paella rice - 0.7 jar
4 cups chicken broth - 9.5 package

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat. Add chicken and chorizo, cook until browned.

Step 2

Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic, cook until softened. Stir in tomatoes and saffron, cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add rice and stir to coat with the mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Arrange shrimp, mussels, and clams over the rice. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and seafood is done.

Step 6

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy!

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Seafood and Chicken Paella

By Lori Curtis

November 12, 2025

5437 views

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil - 5.8 as needed
1 lb chicken, cut into pieces - 1.2 pcs
4 oz chorizo, sliced - 3.8 pinch
1 onion, chopped - 1.4 oz
1 red bell pepper, chopped - 4.2 pt
2 cloves garlic, minced - 3.1 as needed
1 tomato, chopped - 4.2 inch
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 10.0 cm
1 1/2 cups paella rice - 0.7 jar
4 cups chicken broth - 9.5 package

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat. Add chicken and chorizo, cook until browned.

Step 2

Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic, cook until softened. Stir in tomatoes and saffron, cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add rice and stir to coat with the mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Arrange shrimp, mussels, and clams over the rice. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and seafood is done.

Step 6

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy!

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Reviews (23 Reviews)

Matthew Rodriguez4

Excellent! The seafood and chicken complemented each other perfectly. I added some chorizo for extra flavor. The socarrat was a bit tricky to get right, but it was worth it.

David Chen4

A very enjoyable paella. The chicken was tender, and the rice was cooked well. I added a bit more salt and pepper to my liking. Overall, a great dish for a weekend dinner.

Anthony Martinez3

It was alright. The flavors were good, but the rice was a bit sticky. The seafood was cooked fine. I would add a little more stock next time.

Debra Lewis3

The dish was okay. I'm not sure the chicken and seafood flavors complemented each other perfectly, and I felt like something was missing in terms of herbs and spices. The rice was cooked well, though.

Ronald Lee5

This paella is a winner! The flavors were incredibly balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. The socarrat was perfectly crispy, and the dish was a delight. Highly recommended.