Non Seafood Paella Recipe

This One Pan Healthy Paella recipe is a quick, delicious dinner! This easy paella is packed with chicken for protein, veggies + whole grain brown rice.

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If you’re looking for an easy, delicious dinner that is full of flavor- try this Chicken Paella recipe. Made with no seafood, it’s a rich and yummy one pan meal that is simple to make!

Spanish Vegan Paella

Paella is a Spanish dish that is typically made with rice, saffron, chicken, and seafood. It’s cooked low and slow in a large pan so that the flavors of the dish can really come together.

Paella has a unique taste. The combination of paprika and saffron is delicious. It’s not spicy at all, but it has a rich savory flavor. Combine with the sweetness of the veggies – it’s a really unique, delicious flavor!

What is so special about paella? Paella is a delicious dish that is super hearty and filling. It has unique flavors and is loaded with protein and veggies making it the perfect healthy dinner.

Spanish Paella Recipe

What rice is used for paella? I used brown rice in this recipe but short grain bomba rice is typically used in paella.

Meat:Typically paella is made with chicken, chorizo, and seafood. You can add chorizo to this recipe – brown it with the chicken, set it aside with the chicken, and add it back in when you add the chicken in. If adding shrimp, add it at the very end when there are about 5-10 minutes so that it cooks.Do notadd the shrimp in at the beginning because it will overcook. You can also substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts in this recipe.

Veggies:You can substitute in carrots, sugar snap peas, green beans, more peppers or even mushrooms interchangeably. This is a flexible recipe. You can also add more peas if you like.

Spanish Paella Recipe (paella Valenciana)

Saffron:  Saffron is pricey and can often be difficult to find. You can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of Sazon Goya but omit the extra salt from this recipe as that has a lot of salt.

Vegetarian: We have not tried making this recipe without the meat. The chicken does absorb some of the broth, so the ratios might be off.

Freezing:I haven’t tried freezing paella, but I think it might work. The chicken might get a little bouncy when defrosted and the rice could get soggy.

Cheap And Easy Gluten Free Paella

Can this recipe be made ahead? Sure! When you’re ready to reheat, you may want to add a little broth. Heat on the stove until warm

Can this recipe be reheated?Yes, this paella recipe tastes great when reheated. You can reheat in the microwave, in the oven set at 350°F until the center is cooked through, or sauté on the stove until warm.

This chicken paella is a complete meal in itself. There’s no need to make anything to serve it with. If you do want to serve it with something, here are some ideas:

Chicken And Chorizo Paella Recipe

Important Note: This is not an authentic paella recipe. My goal is always to share recipes that are a bit healthier and made with affordable, accessible ingredients so everyone can enjoy them regardless of their food allergies or dietary restrictions. Click here for an authentic paella recipe.

Typically paella is made with rice, saffron, veggies, chicken, chorizo, and seafood. Traditional paella is made differently depending on the region it is cooked. Some people use seafood only, some people use a mix of chicken and seafood.

The most important ingredient in paella is rice. The rice absorbs all the flavor in this recipe and cooks perfectly alongside the veggies/chicken

Non Chef Nick's Paella Mexicana

The best paella seasoning is saffron. Saffron is a thread that comes from a flower. It’s very expensive but essential for paella! You can use sazon goya in place of it but it will not be the same.

The 3 main types of paella are chicken paella, seafood paella, or mixed paella which has both chicken, seafood, and sometimes chorizo. All are delicious

Looking for other easy dinner recipes? Check out these healthy chicken recipes or click here to download a free 30 minute dinners guide!This quick and easy Paella recipe is easy enough for a weeknight meal, yet fancy enough to serve to dinner guests. Full of Spanish flair and amazingly tasty!

Easy Spanish Paella Recipe

Paella is one of the world’s most famous rice dishes and one of my personal favorite dishes. When my husband really wants to pamper me he takes me out to eat paella. We have a couple of Spanish restaurants nearby that are very good, but they are also very expensive, so we go on only for really really really special occasions.

Some paella purists say that chicken and rabbit are mandatory, snails are optional, meanwhile fish and shellfish are absolutely out of the question. Unlike with a risotto, stirring is absolutely forbidden because you don’t want a creamy result, and so forth!

Honestly, I think that the most important thing is that the person who is cooking really enjoys the dish itself and the process of making it.

Chicken, Chorizo + Seafood Paella

I do not claim that my recipe represents the traditional Spanish way of cooking Paella, but it’s pretty darn good and the fact that it comes together quickly in just one pot makes it even better.

BrothThis recipe turns out great using chicken broth, but if you want to make it even more special, you can usethis Cooking Broth for Valencian Paella. If using paella broth, mix 1 container (4 cups – 1000ml) + 1/2 cup chicken broth. You can omit the saffron because it is included in the paella broth.

Rice:I used Uncle Ben’s original rice (long grain) because it was the one I had on hand, but Paella is supposed to be done with medium-grain rice. Some stores, such as Sur La Table and World Market, sell authentic rice for paella. You can also find it onAmazon.

Spanish Paella De Marisco Recipe (seafood Paella)

Saffron:If you do not find/have thesaffronyou can use an envelope of thisseasoning mixthat is easy and cheaper to buy in any grocery store.

Paella Pan:This is thepaella panI used. If you don’t have a paella pan, use a 13- 15 inch or larger skillet. Try to find a heat source that can accommodate the whole paella pan or skillet. Depending on the configuration of your burners, you’ll need to place the pan over two burners or set it on your largest burner. Either way, you’ll have to move and rotate the pan to distribute the heat.

Variations:You can add some mussels if you want. Add them in step 5, after arranging the shrimp. Make sure to discard any shell that is not open after cooking.

Easy Chicken And Chorizo Paella Recipe

Paella is supposed to be done with medium-grain rice called “Bomba”. Some stores, such as Sur La Table and World Market, sell authentic rice for paella. You can also find it on Amazon.

A Paella pan is very helpful when making Paella, but If you don’t have a paella pan, use a 13- 15 inch or larger skillet. Try to find a heat source that can accommodate the whole paella pan or skillet. Depending on the configuration of your burners, you’ll need to place the pan over two burners or set it on your largest burner. Either way, you’ll have to move and rotate the pan to distribute the heat.

Paella is a one-pot, all-in-one dish. To accompany this quick and easy paella, you need nothing more than wine, bread, and lots of family and friends.

Easy Seafood Paella

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Broth: This recipe turns out great using chicken broth, but if you want to make it even more special you can use this Cooking Broth for Valencian Paella. If using paella broth mix 1 container (4 cups – 1000ml) + 1/2 cup chicken broth. You can omit the saffron because it is included in the paella broth.

Rice: I used Uncle Ben’s original rice (long grain) because it was the one I had on hand, but Paella is supposed to be done with medium grain rice. Some stores, such as Sur La Table and World Market, sell authentic rice for paella. You can also find it on Amazon.

Easy Spanish Seafood Paella Recipe {no Paella Pan Needed!}

Saffron: If you do not find/have the saffron you can use an envelope of this seasoning mix that is easy, and cheaper, to buy in any grocery store.

Paella Pan: This is the paella pan I used. If you don’t have a paella pan, use a 13- 15 inch or larger skillet. Try to find a heat source that can accommodate the whole paella pan or skillet. Depending on the configuration of your burners, you’ll need to place the pan over two burners or set it on your largest burner. Either way, you’ll have to move and rotate the pan to distribute the heat.

Variations: You can add some mussels if you want. Add them in step 5, after arranging the shrimp. Make sure to discard any shell that is not open after cooking.

Easy Paella Recipe

Calories: 711 kcal Carbohydrates: 86 g Protein: 41 g Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 5