Sizzling Spanish Paella with Chorizo

Create a vibrant Spanish paella with tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and a medley of seafood for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into pieces
• 1 chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 cup paella rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 mussels, cleaned
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a 9" skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and chorizo; cook until browned.
2. Remove chicken and chorizo from skillet; set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add onion; sauté until softened. Add garlic, paprika, and saffron; cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in rice, ensuring it is well coated with spices. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add shrimp, mussels, red bell pepper, and peas. Cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes, or until seafood is cooked and rice is tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with lemon wedges before serving.

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