Chicken and Sausage Paella Recipe
Short on time? This Chicken and Sausage Paella is ready in 20 minutes—a quick, one-pan meal that’s packed with hearty flavors and fresh veggies, perfect for those busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth*
- 1 1/2 cups dry couscous
- 1 10-12 ounce bag frozen peas
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 6 ounces sliced kielbasa
- 1 large chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, turn the heat off and stir in the couscous and peas. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- While the couscous is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and swirl in the olive oil. Add the bell pepper and kielbasa to the pan, arranging them in a single layer as much as possible. Allow to brown for 5 minutes undisturbed. Add the chicken pieces, garlic, salt, thyme, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Turn the heat off.
- Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer it to the skillet along with the halved tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to fold the ingredients together. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
*Or use 1 (14-ounce) can of broth + 1/4 cup hot water.
To store Chicken and Sausage Paella, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can freeze it for up to 2 months.
To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of chicken broth to prevent it from drying out. Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
