Thursday, July 14, 2011

Paella Style chicken and Rice

Paella Style chicken and Rice (got from People June 20, 2011)
1 Tb olive oil
2 oz andouille chicken sausage or 1 oz andouille pork sausage
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ tsp salt
1 cup brown rice
1 tsp saffron or 1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 C chicken broth
1 Lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks
1 cup frozen peas thawed
1 red bell pepper sliced
Scallions and parsley to taste
Heat oil and add sausage and cook for 3 minutes.
Add onion, celery and salt. Saute for 3 minutes. Stir in brown rice. Stir saffron into chicken broth and add to pan. Bring to a boil and add chicken.
Cover and cook for 30 – 35 minutes until all liquid has been absorbed and the ride is tender. Stir in peas and sliced bell peppers. Serve in bowls, topped with parsley and scallions.

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