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If you like chicken you'll love this flavorful Chicken Paella dish

Chicken Paella

A delicious and easy to make twist of Paella, this version is filled with rice, peas, chicken, and tons of flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de provence
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 c. uncooked rice I used jasmine
  • 1/3 c. dry white wine
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 2 c. frozen green peas
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Mix the lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with pepper and half of the salt. Add them to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes or until they are browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the onion, thyme, herbs de provence, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add in the rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the wine and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the lemon juice mixture, chicken broth, and remaining salt. Stir and then add in the cooked chicken.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 18 minutes.
  • Uncover the pan and add the peas and red pepper. Turn the heat to medium high and cook until the rice begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light