Paella Made Easy
Add chicken and shrimp to packaged rice for a dinner that's quick and easy to make.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish Rice flavor Rice-A-Roni
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1-1/2 cups water
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup mild salsa
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1 can (15.25 ounces) corn, drained
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1 package (12 ounces) cooked chicken sausage, sliced
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1/2 pound peeled cooked shrimp
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Chopped cilantro, optional
Directions
1
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice mixture (reserving flavor pack for Step 2), and brown according to package directions.
2
Increase heat to high; stir in water, tomatoes, salsa, and contents of flavor pouch. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
3
Stir corn and sausage into rice, layer shrimp on top, and cook 5 minutes more, until liquid is absorbed. Top with cilantro, if using.
Note
For variety, try using low-fat turkey kielbasa instead of sausage, or add some chunks of cooked chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 496, Total Fat 15 g, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 11.6%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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