Spanish Paella

Name: Spanish Paella
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5.3 pt 1 tbsp olive oil; 3.9 gal 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces; 5.1 whole 4 oz chorizo, sliced; 3.8 box 1 onion, chopped; 4.9 oz 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3.9 g 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.7 qt 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 package 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2.1 inch 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 5.2 box 1 1/2 cups paella rice; 9.6 pt 4 cups chicken broth; 5.4 box 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2.6 as needed 1/2 lb mussels, scrubbed; 6 jar 1/2 lb clams, scrubbed; 1.6 oz Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; 0.9 mg Lemon wedges, for serving

By John Elliott

November 16, 2025

6456 views

This delightful Spanish Paella recipe combines saffron-infused rice with a medley of seafood, chicken, and chorizo. A flavorful and vibrant dish perfect for sharing! Paella is a Spanish rice dish that originated in Valencia. It's traditionally cooked in a large, shallow pan and features a variety of ingredients. This recipe is a simplified version that captures the essence of paella, making it accessible for home cooks. The combination of seafood, chicken, and chorizo creates a symphony of flavors, while the saffron adds a distinctive aroma and color. Serve with lemon wedges for a complete experience.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil - 5.3 pt
1 lb chicken, cut into pieces - 3.9 gal
4 oz chorizo, sliced - 5.1 whole
1 onion, chopped - 3.8 box
1 red bell pepper, chopped - 4.9 oz
2 cloves garlic, minced - 3.9 g
2 tbsp tomato paste - 1.7 qt
1 tsp smoked paprika - 2.0 package
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 2.1 inch
1 1/2 cups paella rice - 5.2 box

Cooking Steps

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and cook until softened.

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, saffron, and rice. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add shrimp, mussels, and clams to the pan. Nestle the cooked chicken and chorizo into the rice.

Step 6

Cover and cook until seafood is cooked through and rice is tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.

# Sweet # Kid-Friendly # Low-Sugar

Spanish Paella

By John Elliott

November 16, 2025

6456 views

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil - 5.3 pt
1 lb chicken, cut into pieces - 3.9 gal
4 oz chorizo, sliced - 5.1 whole
1 onion, chopped - 3.8 box
1 red bell pepper, chopped - 4.9 oz
2 cloves garlic, minced - 3.9 g
2 tbsp tomato paste - 1.7 qt
1 tsp smoked paprika - 2.0 package
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 2.1 inch
1 1/2 cups paella rice - 5.2 box

Cooking Steps

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and cook until softened.

Step 3

Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, saffron, and rice. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add shrimp, mussels, and clams to the pan. Nestle the cooked chicken and chorizo into the rice.

Step 6

Cover and cook until seafood is cooked through and rice is tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.

# Sweet # Kid-Friendly # Low-Sugar

Reviews (15 Reviews)

Matthew Martinez5

This recipe is amazing. The saffron infused rice is a game changer. The variety of ingredients blend harmoniously. A must-try for paella lovers!

Sarah Anderson4

Very tasty! I found the recipe straightforward and the resulting paella was a big hit with my family. The flavors are so good.

Brian Jackson4

This recipe gave me a great base for Paella. I added some extra vegetables which tasted very good. A great recipe!

John Williams5

This recipe is a keeper! Easy to follow and the result is fantastic. The paella had a beautiful color and aroma. I served it with lemon wedges as suggested, perfect!

Maria Sanchez5

Absolutely delicious! The saffron rice was perfectly cooked and the combination of seafood, chicken, and chorizo was amazing. My family loved it!