Spanish Paella (with Chicken and Seafood)

Name: Spanish Paella (with Chicken and Seafood)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 57 min
Cuisine: European, Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, diced into ½ inch pieces; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons spanish paprika; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 cups arborio rice; 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes; 5 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 1 cup lima beans; 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, cut into strips; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 12 clams in shell (optional); lemon wedge; green onion

Instructions

Prep:12minCook:45min

A wonderful Spanish Paella that's very easy to make and the presentation is great as well. You'll need a very large skillet or a paella pan. The clams are optional, but I would recommend using them.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:57:07 GMT