Quick Paella

Quick Paella

Cook up Knorr's delicious Paella made with chicken, shrimp and chorizo. A recipe that's quick and easy to make but flavorful to eat!

  • 30 mins

    Cooking Time

  • 15 mins

    Prep Time

  • 6 People

    Serves

  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in thirds
  • 4 ounces chorizo, casing removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 packet Knorr® Mi Arroz™ Mexican Red Rice Seasoning Mix
  • 6 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

  1. Season chicken, if desired with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. Cook chorizo in same skillet, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in rice and cook, stirring frequently, until rice begins to turn golden, about 4 minutes.

  3. Stir in water and Knorr® Mi Arroz™ Red Rice Seasoning Mix. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 12 minutes.

  4. Arrange chicken, shrimp and peas over rice. Cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked, shrimp turns pink, liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; let stand 5 minutes.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 430.0
Calcium (g) 6.0 %
Carbohydrates (g) 43.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 125.0 mg
Fat (g) 16.0 g
Fiber (g) 2.0 g
Iron (g) 20.0 %
Protein (g) 28.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 4.0 g
Sodium (g) 1120.0 mg
Sugars (g) 2.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

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