Skillet Chicken Paella Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ham, onion and red pepper in 2 teaspoons oil until chicken is browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon. , In the same skillet, saute rice in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until lightly browned. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, garlic and salt. Return meat and vegetables to pan; toss lightly. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 30-35 minutes. Stir in peas.

Steps:

• In a large deep non-stick skillet, or a paella pan with cover, warm olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Add the chicken, and brown on all sides.
• Remove chicken; set aside.
• Add in the onion and garlic, saute until translucent.
• Stir in the rice, cook for 1 minute.
• Add in tomatoes, chicken broth, capers and the cayenne pepper.
• Press chicken pieces down into the liquid.
• Cover the pan, and bring the liquid to a slow simmer; reduce the heat to very low.
• Cook until the rice is tender (about 30-40 minutes).
• Top with olives and peas; stir very gently.
• Arrange the pepper strips on top of the paella.
• Cover the pan again, cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the peas are hot.

Steps:

• Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towel. Cut into strips. In 10-12 inch skillet, cook chicken strips one half at a time for 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet.
• Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until tender, but not brown. Remove skillet from heat.
• Add broth, uncooked rice, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and saffron or turmeric. Return skillet to heat, and bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add undrained tomatoes, pepper strips and frozen peas to skillet. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in chicken and for another minute or two.

Steps:

• Heal oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in onions, garlic, bell pepper and chili flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add in artichokes and olives; cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add in broth and water; bring to a boil.
• Add in the uncooked rice, salt and paprika; mix well, then add in saffron; season with black pepper cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Add in the cooked chicken or turkey and peas; mix to combine; cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and the peas are cooked through.
• Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.