Chicken and Shrimp Paella

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
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Summary

Fresh Foster Farms chicken paired with shrimp, fresh vegetables, and Paella rice makes this recipe a delectable treat.

INGREDIENTS

  

Chicken:

1 package (about 1 1/2 lbs.) Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Thighs, quartered

6 teaspoons olive oil, divided

  

Shrimp:

8  raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)

  

Paella:

1 cup chopped onion

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes

1 can (14 1/2 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup long grain rice

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon saffron, crushed and steeped in 1/4 cup water

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 small zucchini, thinly sliced

1/2 cup frozen peas

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4/2/2007 Reviewed by Robyn



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DIRECTIONS

1. In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink inside, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Cook shrimp 2 minutes or until pink, stirring frequently. Add to chicken and set aside.

3. In same skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onion, cook 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, rice, turmeric, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.

4. Simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in zucchini, peas, chicken and shrimp. Let stand 5 minutes. Salt to taste.

THIS RECIPE USES:

Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Thigh Fillets

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