Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

smoked sausage

quartered and diced

4 unit

chicken breasts

boneless skinless

1 unit

onion

diced small

2 unit

bell peppers

diced small, seeded

1 unit

jalapeno

minced, seeded

1 tbsp

paprika

1 tbsp

cumin

0.25 tsp

cayenne

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

14 unit

diced tomatoes

drained and diced

2 cup

white rice

rinsed and drained

4 cup

chicken broth

1 unit

bay leaf

2 tbsp

dried parsley

1 cup

frozen peas

0.25 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet with high sides.

Step 2
~3 min

Brown the smoked sausage in the skillet and remove.

Step 3
~3 min

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Step 4
~3 min

Brown chicken breasts in the skillet over medium-high heat and remove.

Step 5
~3 min

Tent the chicken with foil to keep warm.

Step 6
~3 min

Add diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

Cook, scrapping up the brown bits, until vegetables soften.

Step 8
~3 min

Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne to the skillet.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Step 10
~3 min

Add diced tomatoes and rice to the skillet and stir until coated.

Step 11
~3 min

Pour in chicken broth and add the bay leaf.

Step 12
~3 min

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.

Step 13
~3 min

Cook until the rice is tender (20-30 minutes).

Step 14
~3 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 15
~3 min

Dice the chicken into 1-inch pieces.

Step 16
~3 min

Add chicken and smoked sausage back to the pan.

Step 17
~3 min

Stir in parsley and peas.

Step 18
~3 min

Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and heated through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Do not stir the rice while cooking to prevent it from becoming sticky.

For a deeper flavor, use homemade chicken broth.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Adapted from Spanish paella.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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