Surf 'n' turf paella

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

This easy recipe for paella is suitable for all the family and kids really love it.

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly

1 red pepper, chopped

1-2 cloves garlic, chopped finely

1 tomato, chopped

1 tbsp tomato purée

Pinch of saffron/ turmeric

600ml hot chicken/ vegetable stock

175g paella rice

55g frozen peas

50g broccoli, divided into florets

115g cooked prawns

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid. Toss in the onion and fry until soft and golden. Add the chicken breast, pepper, broccoli and garlic and sauté for five minutes over a medium heat while continuing to stir. Add in the tomato, tomato purée, saffron and stock and then using a wooden spoon stir in the rice and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer with the lid on for about 15 minutes until the rice has softened. Add the peas, prawns and seasoning and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until the prawns are heated thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Serves
2-3

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Cooking Time
30 minutes

Main ingredients
Chicken, Fish, Vegetables, Rice

Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy, Family Dinners, Quick Meals, One Pot

Cuisine
Spanish

Special Info
Nut free

Level of Difficulty
Easy