Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood
Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood delivers tender saffron‑tinted rice infused with rich chicken stock and a garlicky parsley aroma, studded with chicken, shrimp, lobster tails, clams, and mussels. Each bite balances briny shellfish with savory poultry and sweet peas for vibrant flavor and texture. Ideal for festive dinners or weekend gatherings when you want a striking one-pan centerpiece.
- Prep50 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water, drain it, and set it aside. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and keep it warm. Use a mortar and pestle to blend the garlic, parsley, curry powder, saffron threads, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup of the hot chicken stock until a smooth liquid forms; set this seasoning liquid aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a paella pan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion until it is lightly browned. Stir in the chicken, shrimp, lobster, and clams; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Pour in the seasoning liquid.
- 3
Stir in the rice, pour in the hot chicken stock, and simmer until the rice is nearly tender, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the mushrooms, peas, and mussels; stir two times, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat; cover and let it stand until the rice is soft and flaky, about 7 minutes.
- Calories 857.01 kcal High 43%
- Protein 104.98 g Good Source 210%
- Carbohydrate 69.0 g 25%
- Total Fat 15.21 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 393.78 mg High 131%
- Sodium 1294.74 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 225.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 9.93 mg Good Source 55%
- Potassium 710.15 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 2.77 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 12.89 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Canned Mussels, Chicken Stock, Clam, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 857.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood?
- It is a Spanish paella recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Mussels, Chicken Stock, Clam, Curry Powder, Diced Onion. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 50 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 857.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood healthy?
- Classic Spanish Paella with Chicken and Seafood has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 857.01 calories and 104.98 g of protein, or 210% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1294.74 mg (56% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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