Paella is a popular dish from Spain that has a rice base and includes ingredients such as meat, seafood, and/or vegetables. If you like Spanish food this tasty and healthy dish is for you.
Prep Time30mins
Slow Cooker7hrs
Total Time30mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, paella, sausage
Method: Slow Cooker
Skill Level: Basic
Servings: 6
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Marilyn Lesniak
Ingredients
3lbs.bonelessskinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into pieces
1T.oil
8oz.cookedsmoked turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1large onionsliced
3garlic clovesminced
2tsp.dried thyme
1/4tsp.black pepper
1/8tsp.saffronor 1/4 tsp. turmeric, ground
14.5oz.reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2c.water
2c.tomatoeschopped
2yellow or green pepperscut into thin bite-sized pieces
1c.frozen peas
1/2c.green olivesdrained
Cooked Spanish ricelike bomba or arborio
Instructions
Optional first step: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken pieces. (it may take a few batches) Place browned chicken on a paper towel to drain the fat.
Put chicken pieces, turkey sausage and onion in a 4-5 quart slow cooker.
Season meat and onion with garlic, thyme, black pepper, and saffron or turmeric.
Combine broth and water together and pour over the mixture in the slow cooker.
Cover & Crock on Low for 7 hours
Give yourself enough time to prepare rice as directed on the package to have it ready when done, so you can serve the paella over hot rice. I like Matiz Paella Rice
After the cooking time is complete, stir in tomatoes, sweet peppers, peas, thyme and (optional) green olives.
Cover and keep on Low for 15 more minutes. Serve over prepared rice.