Super Easy Paella

14 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 16 ounces stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups parboiled rice (Uncle Ben's is parboiled)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 lb scallops
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken

Directions

  1. 1
    Chop the chicken into 1 inch chunks.
  2. 2
    Salt, pepper and garlic powder the meat.
  3. 3
    Brown in oil that has been heated in a large pot such as a Dutch Oven.
  4. 4
    Remove chicken and add peppers, onion, garlic, and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
  5. 5
    Remove and put with chicken.
  6. 6
    In the same pot, combine, the tomatoes (you may need to cut them depending on the brand) and the liquid with the broth and water.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil.
  8. 8
    Add turmeric and paprika and stir in the rice.
  9. 9
    Add the chicken and vegetables.
  10. 10
    Cover tightly and reduce heat to simmer (low or med low).
  11. 11
    Cook for 30-35 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  12. 12
    Add shrimp and scallops be sure to PUSH THEM TO THE BOTTOM UNDER THE RICE.
  13. 13
    Cook for 5-10 minutes uncovered or until the shrimp are pink.
  14. 14
    You may add a can of peas which I don't but it is the traditional way.

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