Picante Paella

Name: Picante Paella
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 c. chicken broth; 3/4 c. picante sauce; 1 c. uncooked rice; 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 tsp. powdered saffron or turmeric; 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 c. frozen peas

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. picante sauce
1 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 tsp. powdered saffron or turmeric
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 c. frozen peas

Directions

1

Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces.
2

Discard casing.
3

Cook sausage, onion and garlic in oil in skillet until meat is no longer pink.
4

Add broth, picante sauce, rice and saffron.
5

Bring to a boil.
6

Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
7

Stir in chicken.
8

Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
9

Stir in shrimp and peas.
10

Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
11

Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
12

Serves 6 to 8.