Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken
Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken layers saffron-perfumed rice with briny mussels, sweet shrimp, tender squid, and juicy chicken, all brightened by red pepper and tomatoes. Each bite balances oceanic richness with warm paprika and a gentle floral note from saffron. It’s a festive, crowd-pleasing centerpiece for weekend gatherings or celebratory dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the mussels and cook until they open. Drain, discarding any that stay closed. In a separate pot of lightly salted water, boil the shrimp and squid until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3
Add the garlic, bell pepper, and tomato cubes to the skillet; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring the fish stock and 3 cups salted water to a boil; stir in 3 cups rice, saffron, and paprika. Return to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat; simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir the peas into the rice. Transfer the rice mixture to a large serving dish. Arrange the cooked vegetables, chicken, and shellfish around the rice. Serve hot.
- Calories 437.14 kcal High
- Protein 32.6 g Good Source
- Carbs 63.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.4 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 116.27 mg High
- Sodium 249.54 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.32 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 173.27 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.92 mg Good Source
- Potassium 353.33 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 7.77 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 35.31 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spanish Style Seafood Paella with Chicken is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 437.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken?
- It is a Spanish paella recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Green Peas, Long-Grain Rice. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 437.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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