Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of Spain with our delectable Chicken Paella with Pine Nuts and Cheese. This traditional Spanish dish, hailing from the region of Valencia, is a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean. Our recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating this authentic paella, featuring succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and the unmistakable aroma of saffron.
Along with the classic Chicken Paella, we also present a collection of enticing variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Indulge in the richness of Seafood Paella, brimming with an array of ocean treasures like shrimp, mussels, and calamari. For a vegetarian delight, our Vegetable Paella bursts with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, offering a symphony of flavors and textures.
If you're seeking a quick and effortless meal, our One-Pot Paella is your perfect companion. This simplified version combines all the essential ingredients in a single pot, making it a breeze to prepare and enjoy. And for those with dietary restrictions, our Gluten-Free Paella provides a delicious alternative without compromising on taste or authenticity.
Whichever recipe you choose, our Chicken Paella with Pine Nuts and Cheese is guaranteed to be a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and prepare to experience the vibrant flavors of Spain in your own kitchen.
CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PAELLA RECIPE
This easy chicken paella recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This quick chicken paella dish with quinoa will become a family favorite.
Provided by Anne-Marie Nichols
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the rice with 1 1/4 cups of the chicken broth in a microwave-safe container. Cover and microwave for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken tenders with the paprika and some salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until starting to shimmer. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the onion and sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the bell pepper, garlic, saffron, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
- Add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth, bring to a boil, and deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits along the bottom, 1 minute or so.
- Stir in the tomatoes, partly cooked rice, and chicken, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, loosely covered, for 8 minutes more or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the peas and heat through for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, toss with the parsley, and serve hot, sprinkled with a little more parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 125 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 59 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2074 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams unsaturated fat
CHICKEN PAELLA
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Heat a large enameled cast-iron pot over medium-high heat, and add the oil. Mix the chili powder, cumin and coriander together in a bowl. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and the spice mixture. Add the chicken to the pot, skin-side down, and sear until the skin is golden brown; flip, and sear for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs to a small baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove and let rest.
- For the rice: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in the pot that was used for the chicken. Add the onions, peppers, celery, marjoram and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions become translucent, then add the garlic; cook for another 3 minutes. Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil and then reduce to a low simmer. Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Let the rice sit for at least 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Add the cilantro, and season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Garnish with avocado and olives.
LEMON PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND PINE NUTS
Yield Makes 4 to 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cool. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well; transfer to large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Add chicken, snow peas, pine nuts and parsley; toss to incorporate all ingredients.
- Whisk lemon juice and mustard in medium bowl. Add remaining 3/4 cup oil in thin stream, whisking constantly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss pasta with enough dressing to coat. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.)
CHICKEN BRAISED WITH POTATOES AND PINE NUTS
Margot Henderson is the chef at Rochelle Canteen in Shoreditch, where London's cool kids wait hours to score a garden table for lunch. Her food is mainly English classics, but this one-pot meal - more home cooking than hipster - has hints of Spanish and Portuguese flavor. Except for the sherry vinegar, the seasonings here (bay leaves, cloves, saffron) can be adjusted for your taste and the contents of your spice drawer.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, one pot, poultry, vegetables, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven large enough to hold the chicken in one layer, heat the olive oil over high until shimmering. Season chicken pieces on the skin side with salt and pepper, then lay them in the pan, skin-side down. Adjust the heat so they sizzle but do not pop or scorch. Cook until skin is deeply browned and comes away easily from the pan, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions, celery and garlic to the fat in the pot, season with salt and cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes, scraping up the browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Deglaze with the wine and vinegar. Stir in 1/2 cup water, pine nuts, bay leaves, cloves and saffron (if using). Return the chicken pieces to the pan, and nestle them into the liquid, skin-side up.
- Cover tightly and let cook undisturbed over the lowest possible heat until cooked through, about 45 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, then add more water until the liquid barely covers the potatoes. If in doubt, use less; you can always add more. Cover again and cook another 20 minutes.
- When ready to serve, gently reheat. Taste the cooking liquid and season with salt, pepper and a drop more vinegar if needed. Stir in the kale and simmer, uncovered, until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter and parsley and serve, sprinkling each serving with more parsley.
CHICKEN WITH HAM, SPINACH & PINE NUTS
A restaurant-style Mediterranean dish of roast chicken breast with stuffing and crème fraîche finished with a white wine sauce
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Split each chicken breast almost in half and open out like a book. Put each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of cling film and, using a rolling pin, bat out to flatten. Season the chicken all over.
- Put the spinach in a colander and pour over boiling water from the kettle to wilt the leaves. Press out as much water as possible, then tip into a bowl. Add the pine nuts, raisins and spice, season, and mix well to combine. Melt half the butter and add to the bowl.
- Place a slice of ham or prosciutto over each chicken breast and spread with a thin layer of spinach mixture. Roll up and secure with cocktail sticks or string. Heat a knob more of butter and the oil in a pan. Fry the chicken rolls until browned, then remove to a roasting tin and roast for 10-15 mins until cooked through.
- Add the shallots to the pan with the remaining butter and cook gently until softened but not browned. Add the wine and lemon juice, bring to the boil, then simmer until reduced by half.
- Stir in the crème fraîche and simmer for 1-2 mins until thickened. Snip the chives into the sauce and stir lightly. Remove cocktail sticks or string, then slice the chicken and place on warmed plates. Spoon the sauce around and serve with the tians and potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN PAELLA
Turmeric lends flavor and a pretty golden color to this Spanish-style entree. Haven't tried arborio rice? You'll love its creamy texture.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken, ham, onion and red pepper in 2 teaspoons oil until chicken is browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon. , In the same skillet, saute rice in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until lightly browned. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, garlic and salt. Return meat and vegetables to pan; toss lightly. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 30-35 minutes. Stir in peas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH, GARLIC, AND PINE NUTS
Why relegate the wilted greens to the side? Here, dollops of tangy goat cheese and a handful of pine nuts conspire to make spinach the star of the show.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and saute in batches, adding another tablespoon oil, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil, garlic, and pepper flakes to pan. Cook spinach in batches, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
- To serve, top chicken with spinach and sprinkle with pine nuts and dollops of goat cheese. Squeeze with lemon and serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 g, Cholesterol 105 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 270 g
CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON, RAISINS & PINE NUTS
This full-flavoured Spanish dish is great for the family or entertaining friends midweek
Provided by Thomasina Miers
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large frying pan on a high heat and season the chicken. Add the olive oil to the pan, then the chicken. Brown for about 5 mins on each side, remove onto a plate, then set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the remaining fat, fry the onions for 3 mins, then add the garlic and saffron. Cook for 3-4 mins more. Add the sherry, then simmer for 3-5 mins until syrupy.
- Put the chicken leg pieces back into the pan, tip in the stock, thyme and raisins, cover, then gently cook on a low heat for 20 mins. Add the breast meat and any juices left on the plate. Simmer for 10 mins more until cooked through and the sauce in the pan has reduced.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Scatter the pine nuts over a baking sheet, then roast for 10 mins until golden and toasted. Once the chicken has cooked through, season to taste, scatter with pine nuts and parsley, then serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use bomba or Valencia rice for the most authentic paella. These short-grain varieties absorb the flavorful cooking liquid and remain firm after cooking.
- Sauté the chicken and vegetables in a large pan or paella pan before adding the rice. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent the rice from sticking to the pan.
- Use a flavorful broth to cook the rice. Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of both works well.
- Add saffron to the broth for a beautiful golden color and a slightly bitter, floral flavor.
- Do not stir the rice once it has been added to the pan. Stirring will release the starch and make the rice gummy.
- Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb the cooking liquid and flavors.
- Serve the paella with lemon wedges and additional herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Chicken paella with pine nuts and manchego cheese is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious paella that will impress your family and friends.
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