Easy Chicken Paella Recipe

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Servings: servings

Calories: 478kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Cube chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a large pan heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook chicken for 15 minutes until browned.
Once cooked, remove chicken from the pan + set aside.
Add in remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent. (Approx 5-7 minutes)
Add in peppers and sugar snap peas to the pan. Sauté uncovered 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 sautéed vegetables. Cook on high for 5 minutes.
Add in chicken stock, lemon juice, spices + cooked chicken. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover the pan then lower heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until rice is cooked. Stir every 5-10 minutes.
Once rice is cooked, stir in frozen peas + enjoy!

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