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One Pan Healthy Paella

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August 30, 2018 14 Comments

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This One Pan Healthy Paella recipe is a quick, delicious dinner! This easy paella is packed with chicken for protein, veggies + whole grain brown rice.

One Pan Healthy Paella

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Before we get started talking about this one pan healthy paella recipe, if you’re anything like me you might be wondering.. what is paella?!

What is Paella?

Paella is a Spanish dish that is typically made with rice, saffron, chicken, seafood. It’s cooked low and slow in a large pan so that the flavors of the dish can really come together.

If you’ve never had paella, it’s basically one of the most dreamy dinners you’ll ever eat.

Easy Chicken Paella Recipe in a large skillet.When Tyler and I first started dating, he had just come back from a school trip to Europe. He kept going on and on about how delicious the food was in Spain, and how he had loved the paella.

Now… I feel like I have to preface this by saying that I was a pretty boring eater before I met Tyler. When he mentioned paella I was wondering what the HECK he was talking about and had to figure out what it was.

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I really wanted to make paella for Tyler, but I don’t eat fish, and find chorizo too greasy… so it was up to me to muddle together my own recipe.

I surprised him for dinner with it one night, and while I don’t think it will ever compare to what he ate in Spain – I’ve been making it ever since and he always gets SO excited when we’re having it for dinner.

Close up of One Pan Healthy Paella with chicken, peas and vegetables.

Once you try it, you’ll probably fall in love with it too. It’a our favorite for a number of reasons

Why we love this healthy paella recipe:

  • off-the-charts delicious from the spices
  • perfectly balanced meal- it has a lot of protein from the chicken, is loaded with bright, colorful veggies, and it has whole grain brown rice in it for some good carbs! 
  • great for meal prepping
  • seems fancy but is secretly super easy to make
  • one pan = less clean up!

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Easy One Pan Healthy Paella

I can’t believe how much I sheltered my taste buds back then! I’m so glad I’m much more adventurous when it comes to my food choices now.. Because I’d hate to miss out on something as delicious as this healthy paella!

Whether you’ve had paella before in Spain, or in a restaurant.. or if you’ve never even heard of it up until now.. I promise you will love this one this one pan healthy paella for dinner!

One Pan Healthy Paella

Other delicious healthy one pan dinner recipes:

  • Whole30 Greek Chicken Zucchini Noodles
  • One Pan Balsamic Chicken Pasta & Vegetables
  • Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thigh Dinner
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One Pan Healthy Paella

This One Pan Healthy Paella recipe is a quick, delicious dinner! This easy paella is packed with chicken for protein, veggies + whole grain brown rice.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy chicken paella, how to make paella
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 553kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups bell peppers thinly sliced (approx 2 peppers)
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Cube chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a large pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook chicken for 15 minutes until browned
  • Once cooked, remove chicken from the pan + set aside
  • Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Sautรฉ chopped onions and garlic until translucent. (Approx 5-7 minutes)
  • Add in peppers and sugar snap peas to the pan. Sautรฉ for 4-6 minutes (until vegetables are slightly tender.. don't over do the veggies, they will continue to cook in the broth later).
  • Stir in dry rice with sauteed vegetables. Cook on high for 5 minutes.
  • Add in chicken stock, spices + cooked chicken. Stir and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  • Once rice is cooked, stir in frozen peas + enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
One Pan Healthy Paella
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
Calories 553 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1143mg 48%
Potassium 1271mg 36%
Total Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 7g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin A 70.3%
Vitamin C 163.1%
Calcium 8.5%
Iron 23.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Jennifer

    April 14, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Wow. Looks delicious. I’ve pinned this for future reference (meaning, so my husband can make it for me!)

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    • The Clean Eating Couple

      April 14, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      I like the way you think, Laura!! Hope your hubby makes it for you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Emily Weir

    April 14, 2017 at 11:11 am

    I LOVE paella! Such an easy way to fit in a ton of veggies and some spice.

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    • The Clean Eating Couple

      April 14, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Isn’t it the best?? I love it!

      Reply
  3. Leo Tat

    April 14, 2017 at 11:20 am

    The dish looks delightful. I can imagine having it with a glass of wine. Its easy to eat since everything is contain in one bowl.

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    • The Clean Eating Couple

      April 14, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you so much, Leo! It definitely pairs perfectly with a big glass of wine ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Arun Kumar

    September 1, 2018 at 2:26 am


    Never Heard this type of Pan Healthy Paella recipe, But after reading your post, feeling to cook at home right today. Its somehting unique recipe.

    Reply
    • The Clean Eating Couple

      September 4, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      Thanks so much, Arun! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  5. Andy Bishop

    September 11, 2018 at 9:11 am

    Your Paella looks absolutely delicious! I’m going to follow your recipe over the weekend. The wife is going to be delighted! Thanks for sharing!

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    • The Clean Eating Couple

      September 11, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Andy! I’m sure your wife will love it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Molly

    September 23, 2018 at 10:51 pm


    My boyfriend is not a picky eater, and whenever I sit down to meal plan on Sundays, he never has any suggestions. Today I asked him if there was anything he wanted this week (not expecting an answer), and he said, โ€œThe paella you cooked last week!!!โ€ Itโ€™s sooo good, and I love that itโ€™s one pot! Looks like this will be added to our weekly staples

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    • The Clean Eating Couple

      September 24, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      YAY!! I’m so glad you both liked it! It is definitely a staple in our house and I’m so glad it’s a staple in your house too now!!

      Reply
  7. Tina

    February 21, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    Hi there!
    Is it 553 calories per serving or per pan?
    Thank you!

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    • The Clean Eating Couple

      February 21, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Hi Tina – This is 553 calories per serving. A serving is about 1.5 cups. The nutrition facts at the end of the recipe give a few more details! Hope that helps!

      Reply

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