Zatarain's Paella

by: Zatarain's New Orleans Recipes

Paella is a classic Spanish dish combining seafood, chicken, sausage and rice.

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 ounces fresh chorizo or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 package Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup frozen peas

Directions
1. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven on medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Add chicken and chorizo; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned.

2. Add water; bring to boil. Stir in tomatoes and Jambalaya Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

3. Place shrimp and peas on top of rice; cover. Cook additional 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info per 1 serving
Calories: 278 Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 29 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 18 g

You can buy Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix right now from the Cajun Supermarket by clicking on this image: