Weeknight Paella

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Weeknight Paella
30 min.
6
535kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Spain to your dinner table? Look no further than this Weeknight Paella! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is not only dairy-free but also ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families or anyone craving a hearty meal without the fuss.

This delightful paella combines the savory goodness of fully cooked chorizo sausage, tender rotisserie chicken, and succulent shrimp, all nestled in a flavorful bed of chicken-and-garlic rice and vermicelli. The addition of colorful bell peppers, onions, and sweet peas not only enhances the dish's visual appeal but also adds a burst of freshness and nutrition.

With a caloric content of 535 kcal per serving, this meal is balanced and satisfying, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you and your loved ones will feel energized and satisfied. Plus, the one-pan preparation means less cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy yet impressive Weeknight Paella. It's a dish that promises to transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Spain, all from the comfort of your home!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 5.9 oz vermicelli 
  • cup bell pepper frozen (from 1-lb bag)
  • 1.8 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 0.8 cup water 
  •  bay leaves dried
  • 0.5 lb chorizo sausage cut fully cooked cut into bite-size pieces
  • 0.5 cup peas sweet frozen
  • lb rotisserie chicken cut cut into 6 serving pieces
  • cup shrimp frozen thawed deveined cooked peeled

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add rice mix and stir-fry vegetables; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice mix begins to brown.
  3. Stir in broth, water, bay leaf and seasoning packet from rice mix.
  4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in sausage and peas.
  6. Add chicken pieces.
  7. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until shrimp and chicken are thoroughly heated.
  8. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein41.67%
Fat38.13%
Carbs20.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.39
Glycemic Load
13.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.5921739126029%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:534.63kcal
26.73%
Fat:22.46g
34.56%
Saturated Fat:7.13g
44.59%
Carbohydrates:26.78g
8.93%
Net Carbohydrates:25.12g
9.14%
Sugar:2.05g
2.28%
Cholesterol:236.67mg
78.89%
Sodium:880.06mg
38.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:55.23g
110.47%
Vitamin C:43.48mg
52.71%
Vitamin A:1062.85IU
21.26%
Phosphorus:149.3mg
14.93%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.1%
Vitamin K:12.55µg
11.95%
Copper:0.22mg
10.82%
Selenium:4.73µg
6.75%
Zinc:1mg
6.65%
Fiber:1.66g
6.64%
Iron:1.15mg
6.4%
Magnesium:25.11mg
6.28%
Potassium:206.77mg
5.91%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.38%
Folate:20.14µg
5.04%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.86%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.84%
Calcium:46.4mg
4.64%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.57%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.54%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%