Chicken and Pea Paella

Chicken and Pea Paella is a vibrant, one-pan Spanish dish featuring tender chicken, sweet peas, and a medley of spices like saffron and paprika. Cooked with rice to absorb all the flavours, it's a colorful, satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Cooking Time
50
Portions
10

Ingredients

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  • g chicken breast portions
  • g medium onions, diced
  • g garlic cloves, minced
  • ml vegetable oil
  • g long grain rice
  • g MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon
  •   tbsp turmeric
  • g pepper, sliced
  • g MAGGI® Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce
  • g frozen peas
  • g fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1

    Step 1

    Slice the chicken breasts and place on a preheated, parchment-lined, baking tray and bake for 15-25 minutes, depending on portion size, in an oven set to 200˚C (fan 180˚C). Ensure the chicken reaches a minimum core temperature of 75˚C.
  • 2

    Step 2

    To cook the paella, place the onions and oil in a large pan. Cook until softened then add the garlic and cook for a further 3 minutes.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Stir the rice into the pan then add the boiling water and turmeric and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Add the peppers, peas, and MAGGI Rich & Rustic. Cook for a further 10 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley once the rice is fully cooked.
  • 5

    Step 5

    To serve, place the paella in a bowl and top with chicken.

Ingredients

  • 650 g chicken breast portions
  • 2 g medium onions, diced
  • 3 g garlic cloves, minced
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 450 g long grain rice
  • 20 g MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 200 g pepper, sliced
  • 300 g MAGGI® Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce
  • 200 g frozen peas
  • 30 g fresh parsley, chopped