Paella

We love to visit the local tapas restaurant, but we always fill up on the tapas and never make it to the paella.  A few nights after a recent visit, I decided to create my own paella since I couldn't stop thinking about the dish I saw at the restaurant.  Paella a great (and very filling) all-in-one dinner.  You don't need sides because your rice and veggies are all included!

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb diced boneless chicken breast
• 3/4lb diced chorizo
• olive oil
• 1/3c chicken broth
• 1/3c white wine
• salt, pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika
• 1 diced yellow onion
• 1 lg diced green bell pepper
• 3 diced red fresno peppers
• 2c instant white rice, uncooked 
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 qt low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4lb diced cooked jumbo shrimp
• 1c frozen peas
• oregano, thyme, smoked paprika
• 3/4c tomato puree

1. In a skillet, cook chicken and chorizo in olive oil/chicken borth/white wine mix for 8 min.  Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and sweet paprika.  Add the onion and peppers and cook another 6 min.
2. In a dutch oven or similar pot, add 2c instant white rice to 3 tbsp olive oil.  Cook on medium high for 2 min, stirring constantly.  Add the saffron, bay leaf, garlic and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil, covered, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 8 min.
3. Uncover and add lemon juice, shrimp and peas.  Cook 5 min, covered.
4. Uncover and add oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, the chicken/sausage mix and the tomato puree. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.  Stir often to prevent the rice from sticking.