Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Paella

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Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Paella

SERVES
6
COOK TIME
4 Hr

Ground turmeric, a common ingredient in curry powders, adds flavor and color to this one-dish meal. Aside from its flavor, turmeric is also touted as an antioxidant, as well as for its anti-inflammatory properties.

What You'll Need

  • 1 3/4 pound skinned and boned chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (7-ounce) link smoked turkey sausage, sliced
  • 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can organic diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon prepared minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen petite green peas
  • 1 cup uncooked converted long-grain rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (see note)
  • 3/4 pound cooked, peeled and deveined medium-sized shrimp (1-1/2 pounds in shell)

What to Do

  1. Sprinkle chicken thighs evenly with rosemary and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until light golden. Arrange chicken in a 5-quart slow cooker.

  2. Add sausage to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer sausage to slow cooker; add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients.

  3. Cover and cook on LOW setting 3 hours. Stir rice and turmeric into slow cooker. Increase heat to HIGH setting; cover and cook 45 minutes.

  4. Stir in shrimp; cook on HIGH setting 15 more minutes or until rice is done.

Notes

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Good flavor but had a hard time getting the rice done. Suggest putting it in the whole time.

could chicken breast be used instead of thighs?

Yes, you could use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs without changing the cooking time. Enjoy!

there is no note, is there something important that needs to be there for the outcome of this recipe? KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

This recipe is fantastic, but I use a pressure cooker.

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