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Chicken Shrimp Paella

Chicken Shrimp Paella

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Shrimp Paella combines juicy chicken and tender shrimp with aromatic spices and rich flavors. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this easy weeknight dinner will satisfy your cravings and leave everyone asking for more!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped, Vidalia or white)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup red pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 5.5 cups chicken broth (hot)
  • 0.25 teaspoon Saffron threads (loosely packed)
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cups short grain rice (Rice options: Paella, Bomba, Aborio, sushi, short grain)
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 1-2 pieces lemons (cut into wedges for garnish)
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • 0.25 cup green onion (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Peeler
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add the olive oil to a large 10-12 inch skillet pan. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken on both sides and cook until golden for about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and red pepper, and sauté until translucent for about 4 minutes. Add an additional tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add mushrooms, diced tomatoes, salt, smoked paprika, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the hot chicken broth, saffron threads, and soy sauce, and heat to bring to a boil.
  5. Add the rice, and place the browned chicken on top of the rice. Do not move the chicken or stir the rice. It all cooks in one place. Return to a boil for 15 minutes.
  6. Add shrimp and peas on top of the rice, and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Cover skillet with a lid and let rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve and garnish with lemon wedges, green onion, and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Any vegetables can be used: peppers, artichokes, green beans, red onion, peas.
  • Any meat/seafood combination can be used: uncooked shrimp, small clams, mussels, chopped white fish, sausage.
  • Mahatma makes a Paella parboiled medium grain rice: that works perfectly in this dish!