Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella
Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella layers saffron-perfumed rice with juicy chicken, smoky chorizo, and tender shrimp for a balanced mix of heat, richness, and bright citrus. The sweet peppers, garlic, and paprika deepen the flavor while parsley and lemon zest keep it fresh. Serve this colorful skillet for a relaxed dinner or a casual gathering when you want something festive yet comforting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
In a glass bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- 3
Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes, then add the rice and stir. Cook, stirring, until the rice is coated with oil, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 6
While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in the marinated chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the bell pepper and sausage; cook and stir, breaking the sausage up with a spatula, for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Spread the rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with the meat and seafood mixture.
- 9
Enjoy!
- Calories 605.7 kcal High 30%
- Protein 51.61 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 57.8 g 21%
- Total Fat 17.42 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.49 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 250.89 mg High 84%
- Sodium 834.64 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.78 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 1.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 127.99 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 359.04 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 48.28 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 53.37 mg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Diced Yellow Onion, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 605.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 605.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken, Chorizo, and Shrimp Paella has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 605.7 calories and 51.61 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 834.64 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.49 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, 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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