Description
Create a delicious and vibrant meal with this Bobby Flay Paella Recipe, perfect for any gathering or family dinner. This one-pan dish features tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and smoky chicken sausage combined with saffron-infused rice, creating a feast that is as visually appealing as it is flavorful. The balance of spices along with fresh ingredients ensures every bite is packed with taste. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a weeknight dinner, this hearty paella will please any crowd. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, it’s the ultimate comfort food that brings everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs cubed chicken breast
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 lb crumbled chicken sausage
- 2 cups short-grain white rice
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ bunch parsley, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the cubed chicken in chili powder, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet or paella pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds before adding the rice; cook for 3 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken stock, lemon juice, saffron threads, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes until most liquid is absorbed.
- In a separate pan, heat remaining olive oil and brown the marinated chicken. Stir in crumbled sausage and chopped bell pepper; add shrimp last until pink.
- Remove bay leaf from the rice mixture; stir in parsley and lemon zest before serving topped with the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg