Paella is a traditional Spanish dish from Valencia that you may have tried at a restaurant, or from the comfort of your mother’s kitchen. The eclectic rice dish is popular in Southern households, cooked with meat, fish, seafood, and vegetables and is characterized by its use of classic Zatarain’s® Jambalaya Rice Mix to give it a unique flavor. It’s easy to make and is surprisingly a complete meal packed with flavor. Have 30 minutes? Here’s a step-by-step recipe guide to creating the perfect Paella dish. But first, here are the essential items you’ll need to get started:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 ounces fresh chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 package Zatarain’s® Jambalaya Rice Mix
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen peas
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Paella Rice Remix Recipe
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Paella Rice Remix Recipe
The first step is perhaps the easiest: dice your vegetables.
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Paella Rice Remix Recipe
Heat oil in a large skillet (or Dutch oven, if you have one) on medium heat. You’ll get the veggies cooking first, so add onion, bell peppers and garlic to the pan, then cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened.
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Paella Rice Remix Recipe
Add chicken and chorizo; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned. Add water, and then bring your mixture to a boil.
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Paella Rice Remix Recipe
What you’ll want to do next is stir in tomatoes and Jambalaya Mix, and then return your dish to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
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Paella Rice Remix Recipe
Next, place shrimp and peas on top of rice and then cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender.
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Paella Rice Remix Recipe
Finally, remove your jambalaya from the heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving. This dish makes about 8 servings, so it’s a delicious alternative rice remix for meal prepping, a potluck, or just Sunday dinner with family.
