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Spanish Paella

A classic Spanish rice dish featuring a colorful blend of seafood, chicken, and vegetables.

35 min
Easy
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Spanish Paella

Ingredients

onion (chopped) 1
red bell pepper (diced) 1/2
garlic (crushed) 1 cloves
olive oil 1 tbsp
smoked paprika or regular paprika 1 tsp
long-grain rice 200 g
chicken broth 600 ml
tomato paste 2 tbsp
cooked chicken (shredded) 170 g
parsley leaves (chopped) a handful
frozen peas 60 g
cooked prawns 170 g

Instructions

1

Prepare Ingredients

Chop the onion, dice the red bell pepper, crush the garlic.

2

Sauté the Base

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan, add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

3

Add Spices and Rice

Add the red bell pepper, garlic, and paprika and stir-fry. Pour in the long-grain rice, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.

4

Simmer

Mix the chicken broth with the tomato paste and pour into the rice. Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Add a little water if too dry.

5

Add the Fillings

While the rice cooks, shred the cooked chicken and chop the parsley. Add the peas, prawns, and chicken to the pan, and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.

6

Serve

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.