Chicken and Shrimp Paella

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Chicken and Shrimp Paella
45 min.
6
547kcal

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Are you ready to bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean into your kitchen? This Chicken and Shrimp Paella is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. With a perfect balance of succulent chicken thighs, tender shrimp, and colorful vegetables like asparagus and red bell pepper, each bite is bursting with freshness. The highlights of saffron and Hungarian paprika lend this dish an irresistible depth of flavor that transports you straight to Spain.

Best of all, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic choice for those with dietary restrictions or for anyone simply looking to enjoy a wholesome meal. In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a satisfying dinner that serves up to six people, so it's perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties with friends. With a calorie count of 547 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

This paella is not just a meal; it's an experience—watch the colorful ingredients come together in harmony, filling your home with the tantalizing aroma of rich spices and herbs. Whether you're planning a casual lunch, a hearty main course, or an impressive dinner spread, this Chicken and Shrimp Paella will surely be the highlight of your dining table. Get ready to impress your guests and savor each delicious bite!

Ingredients

  • cup asparagus (1-inch)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 pounds strips. 
  • cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  •  garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon paprika sweet
  • ounce turkey sausage italian hot
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup peas green frozen thawed
  • 0.5 cup plum tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 1.5 cups rice uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.8 pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon rosemary dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  5. Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm.
  6. Remove casings from sausage.
  7. Add sausage to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring to crumble.
  8. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
  9. Add rice, tomato, paprika, saffron, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return chicken to pan.
  10. Add broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Wrap handle of pan with foil; cover pan.
  11. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp, asparagus, and peas. Cover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.

Nutrition Facts

Calories547kcal
Protein28.34%
Fat38.21%
Carbs33.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.25
Glycemic Load
23.83
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.220435007759%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
2.61mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
8.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:546.67kcal
27.33%
Fat:23.01g
35.39%
Saturated Fat:6.14g
38.39%
Carbohydrates:45.32g
15.11%
Net Carbohydrates:42.29g
15.38%
Sugar:4.15g
4.61%
Cholesterol:212.43mg
70.81%
Sodium:1091.33mg
47.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.39g
76.78%
Selenium:35.86µg
51.22%
Phosphorus:443.46mg
44.35%
Vitamin B3:8.11mg
40.56%
Vitamin C:32.57mg
39.48%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.36%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.56%
Copper:0.52mg
25.84%
Iron:4.31mg
23.95%
Zinc:3.51mg
23.4%
Vitamin A:1095.7IU
21.91%
Vitamin B5:2.08mg
20.84%
Potassium:704.08mg
20.12%
Vitamin K:20.16µg
19.2%
Magnesium:73.17mg
18.29%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.81%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.23%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.35%
Fiber:3.03g
12.14%
Folate:43.2µg
10.8%
Calcium:86.61mg
8.66%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.24%
Source:My Recipes