Servings: 6 | Prep: 20 minutes
Check out this easy recipe for the best slow-cooker paella from Delish.com!
Adapted from Lindsay Funston
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 lb. chorizo, sliced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. short-grain rice
- 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 c. dry white wine
- 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 c. frozen peas
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken to one side and chorizo to the other. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden, 10 minutes. (Remove chorizo if it's getting too burned.)
- In a large slow-cooker, add browned chicken-chorizo mixture, rice, tomatoes, onion, garlic, paprika, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken broth and white wine, then stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high until rice is almost tender, stirring occasionally, 1½ to 2 hours.
- Remove lid and stir in shrimp and frozen peas. Cover and cook until shrimp is pink and peas warmed through, about 10 minutes more.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 364 |
| Protein | 49.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.0g |
| Fat | 5.8g |
| Fiber | 5.7g |
| Sodium | 353mg |
Glycemic Load
14.8 per serving
(MEDIUM)
(MEDIUM)
Medium glycemic load (10-20). Consider portion size for blood sugar management.
Recipe Improvement Suggestions
Consider these ingredient substitutions for healthier alternatives.
Lower Glycemic Load
Instead of rice:
-
cauliflower rice
— Reduces GL by ~95%
(Low-carb option) -
brown rice
— Reduces GL by ~30%
(More fiber)
These suggestions are general guidelines. Results may vary. For medical dietary needs, consult a healthcare provider.
Recipe extracted and analyzed with Glyc