Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken
This seafood paella combines saffron-infused rice with mussels, shrimp, and tender rings of squid, while chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, tomatoes, paprika, and green peas add depth, color, and a gentle warmth. It makes a generous centerpiece for a shared lunch or dinner, bringing together land and sea in one vibrant dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 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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- 58
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add mussels and cook until they open. Drain and discard any unopened mussels. Boil shrimp and squid in a separate pot of lightly salted water until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3
Place garlic, bell pepper, and tomato cubes in the skillet. Cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring fish stock and salted water to a boil. Mix in rice, saffron, and paprika. Bring to a boil again, cover, and reduce the heat. Simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir peas into the rice. Pour the rice mixture into a large serving dish. Arrange the cooked vegetables, chicken, and shellfish around the rice. Serve hot.
- Calories 428.53 kcal High 21%
- Protein 28.39 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 55.24 g 20%
- Total Fat 10.6 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.87 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.78 mg High 47%
- Sodium 140.38 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.01 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 0.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.41 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 399.95 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 7.77 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 28.42 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 428.53 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 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Green Peas. The full list of 14 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 428.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken healthy?
- Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 428.53 calories and 28.39 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 140.38 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.87 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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