paella in a jiffy

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30 Pinches
Weslaco, TX
Updated on Nov 21, 2011

Quick and easy, this is a wonderful supper. I love to make this dish if I have some leftover baked chicken breasts in the frig. My hubby doesn't care for the dark meat, so I mostly use breast meat. Along with the chicken, using shrimp makes it more authentically "Paella".

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 package (about 10 ounces) rice-a-roni chicken flavored rice & vermicelli mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 10-12 ounces fully cooked chicken breast meat, cut into chunks
  • 1 package (8 ounce) medium raw shrimp, peeled
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed soup vegetables (corn, peas, limas, green beans, etc)
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers

How To Make paella in a jiffy

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in large skillet.. Over medium heat, add vermicelli & rice mix, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until vermcelli is golden. Add roasted red peppers, water, mixed veggies, chicken, shrimp and the seasoning packet from the vermicelli mix.
  • Step 2
    Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to LOW. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with bottled hot sauce (optional).
  • Step 3
    Bon Apetit' Y'all!

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