Super Easy Paella Recipe

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Super Easy Paella
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Chop the chicken into 1 inch chunks.
  2. Salt, pepper and garlic powder the meat.
  3. Brown in oil that has been heated in a large pot such as a Dutch Oven.
  4. Remove chicken and add peppers, onion, garlic, and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
  5. Remove and put with chicken.
  6. In the same pot, combine, the tomatoes (you may need to cut them depending on the brand) and the liquid with the broth and water.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Add turmeric and paprika and stir in the rice.
  9. Add the chicken and vegetables.
  10. Cover tightly and reduce heat to simmer (low or med low).
  11. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  12. Add shrimp and scallops be sure to PUSH THEM TO THE BOTTOM UNDER THE RICE.
  13. Cook for 5-10 minutes uncovered or until the shrimp are pink.
  14. You may add a can of peas which I don't but it is the traditional way.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 637.77 Kcal (2670 kJ)
Calories from fat 230.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.63g 39%
Cholesterol 108.84mg 36%
Sodium 1334.72mg 56%
Potassium 623.96mg 13%
Total Carbs 75.95g 25%
Sugars 3.96g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13%
Protein 26.97g 54%
Vitamin C 37.3mg 62%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 90.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.55 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.09g 39%
Cholesterol 30.13mg 36%
Sodium 369.48mg 56%
Potassium 172.73mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.02g 25%
Sugars 1.09g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 13%
Protein 7.47g 54%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 62%
Iron 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 25.1mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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