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Paella · Spain

Chicken and Vegetable Paella

A simple Spanish paella featuring chicken, vegetables, and saffron, perfect for a family meal.

55 minutes4 servings
Chicken and Vegetable Paella
Photo: Juan Emilio Prades Bel · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a paella pan and sauté onions and garlic.
  2. Add bell peppers and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and saffron.
  4. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Add white rice and stir to coat with the mixture.
  7. Reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  8. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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