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)

Jessica Rodriguez5

Best paella recipe I've ever tried! The saffron really makes a difference. The presentation was also beautiful.

Michael Davis3

Good, but not great. The chorizo flavor was a little overpowering. I'll try using less next time.

Ashley Garcia2

I had a difficult time getting the rice right. It was either undercooked or overcooked. The flavor was alright, but I was disappointed with the texture.

Amanda Thomas5

Perfectly cooked and seasoned. A fantastic version of Spanish Paella. Everyone loved it!

Christopher Wilson4

Enjoyable paella, easy to prepare. The rice cooked up perfectly, and the ingredients were balanced well. Would definitely make this again.