Best 7 Slow Cooker Pseudo Paella Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of Spain with our delectable Slow Cooker Pseudo Paella recipe. This dish combines the authentic flavors of traditional paella with the convenience of a slow cooker, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a delightful addition to your next gathering.

Our recipe showcases a medley of succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and an assortment of colorful vegetables, all simmering in a flavorful broth infused with saffron, paprika, and a hint of smokiness from chorizo. The result is a vibrant and aromatic dish that captures the essence of paella while accommodating various dietary preferences.

In addition to the classic Slow Cooker Pseudo Paella, this article offers a delightful collection of alternative paella recipes, each with its unique twist on this beloved Spanish dish. Explore the vibrant flavors of the Vegetarian Paella, where an array of fresh vegetables take center stage, or indulge in the hearty goodness of the Seafood Paella, bursting with the bounty of the sea.

For those seeking a more traditional experience, the Authentic Paella recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating this iconic dish on a stovetop, using traditional ingredients and techniques. And for those with limited time, the Quick and Easy Paella offers a simplified version that delivers big on flavor without compromising on convenience.

Whether you're a seasoned paella aficionado or a curious culinary explorer, this article has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Spain and let your taste buds dance with delight as you discover the many faces of paella.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CROCKPOT PAELLA



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No Spanish restaurant needed. Make this yummy Crockpot Paella today and enjoy the rich flavors of the Mediterranean right in your own kitchen!

Provided by Amanda Carlisle MomsWithCrockpots.com

Categories     dinner

Time 6h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups uncooked converted long-grain white rice
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained)
1 can (14 oz chicken broth)
1/2 pound andouille or Spanish sausage (cut into pieces)
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron or 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 clove garlic (minced)
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag, thawed*)
6 oz deveined shelled cooked medium shrimp (tail shells removed)

Steps:

  • Brown sausage and onion in skillet over medium heat.
  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix rice and oil. Stir in tomatoes, broth, sausage, water, salt, saffron and garlic. Arrange chicken thighs in single layer over rice mixture. Sprinkle paprika over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • About 35 minutes before serving, sprinkle thawed peas over chicken mixture. Arrange shrimp over top.
  • Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until shrimp are thoroughly heated.

SLOW COOKER PAELLA RECIPE



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Why go out to an expensive restaurant when you can enjoy Crockpot Paella at home. Tender chicken and pork with spicy chorizo and sweet tender shrimp combine for the easiest slow cooker meal that will feed a crowd! Perfect for Sunday Supper, Easter Dinner, New Year's Eve

Provided by Deb Clark

Categories     Lunch or Dinner

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
2-3 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
1 pork tenderloin
1 lb. shrimp
4 oz. chorizo
4 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cups rice
1 onion (diced)
1 green pepper (seeds removed, diced)
1/2 cup artichokes (drained)
1/2 cup piquillo peppers (drained, diced)
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
pinch saffron threads
2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cut each chicken breast into three pieces and the thighs in half. Season the chicken, slice the pork tenderloin into three-inch pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan of medium/medium-high heat.
  • In batches, brown the chicken and pork on both sides, about three minutes, per side.
  • Transfer the chicken and pork to the crockpot. Add the rice to the pan, cook for three minutes stirring occasionally. Remove and add to the slow cooker.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, piquillo peppers, broth, sliced chorizo, onion, bell pepper and saffron to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for two hours or until rice is soft. Remove the lid and add the shrimp, nestle them into the paella. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the shrimp is pink.
  • Add the frozen peas and stir to combine. The steam from the paella will cook the peas.
  • Check for seasoning - you might need a sprinkle of salt. Topped with minced parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 79 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1071 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER PAELLA RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces andouille sausage, fully cooked, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (14.5-ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
2 (5.6-ounce) packages Spanish rice mix
1 cup frozen loose-pack petite peas
1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
1 cup frozen cooked shrimp, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart slow cooker, stir together chicken, sausage, chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, rice mix, peas, and onion until thoroughly combined. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until shrimp is heated through.

VEGETABLE PAELLA (CROCK POT)



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Make and share this Vegetable Paella (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed but not drained
2 cups converted white rice
4 cups vegetable stock
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and well drained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart electric slow cooker, combine the undrained spinach, rice, stock, bell pepper, roasted peppers, onion, garlic, saffron, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on the LOW heat setting about 4 hours, or until the rice is just tender but the grains are still separate and not mushy; watch closely near the end of the cooking time.
  • Stir in the artichokes and thawed vegetables.
  • Increase the heat to the HIGH setting and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 727.4, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10

SLOW-COOKER PAELLA



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This is from a magazine called "All You". It's a simple yet tasty recipe for those who enjoy cooking on the crockpot. Althought the recipe is called Paella I personally think that it's more like a Risotto since the dish turned out to be very moist!

Provided by Prykangel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 24m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb chicken sausage, sliced diagonally (or any other kind of sausage you like)
1 small onion, finelly chopped
2 garlic cloves, finelly chopped
1 red bell pepper, unseeded, cut into strips
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package Spanish rice mix (I used 3 bags because I couldn't find a box)
4 ounces cooked ham, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
salt (if necessary)

Steps:

  • Warm 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked sausage to slow-cooker.
  • On th same skillet cook onion, garlic and bell pepper, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to slow-cooker.
  • Still on the same skillet, add 1 cup chicken broth, turn up the heat to high and bring it to a boil, stirring up browned bits. Pour into slow-cooker.
  • Add remaining chicken broth, can diced tomatoes, rice mix and ham to slow-cooker. Add salt if necessary. Stir and cook on low setting until rice is tender, about 4 hours.
  • Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 108.6, Sodium 1013.1, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 20.7

SLOW COOKER PSEUDO PAELLA



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This is not paella, but it has all of the ingredients of my basic paella recipe and makes for a great wintertime alternative. The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare; adding the rice at the end keeps it from getting overcooked. It is not paella, but it stands up on its own.

Provided by EriK Anderson

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 5h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chicken stock
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 poblano pepper, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
12 saffron strands
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound mild Italian sausage, shaped into 1-inch balls
2 cups long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat a slow cooker on Low. Add chicken stock, onion, poblano pepper, tomato, garlic, paprika, liquid smoke, and saffron strands. Stir to mix. Add chicken thighs and sausage balls and stir again.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Turn slow cooker to High and add rice; stir to mix. Cover and cook until rice absorbs all of the liquid, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1152 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SLOW COOKER PSEUDO PAELLA



Slow Cooker Pseudo Paella image

This is not paella, but it has all of the ingredients of my basic paella recipe and makes for a great wintertime alternative. The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare; adding the rice at the end keeps it from getting overcooked. It is not paella, but it stands up on its own.

Provided by EriK Anderson

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 5h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chicken stock
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 poblano pepper, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
12 saffron strands
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound mild Italian sausage, shaped into 1-inch balls
2 cups long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat a slow cooker on Low. Add chicken stock, onion, poblano pepper, tomato, garlic, paprika, liquid smoke, and saffron strands. Stir to mix. Add chicken thighs and sausage balls and stir again.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Turn slow cooker to High and add rice; stir to mix. Cover and cook until rice absorbs all of the liquid, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1152 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • To get the most flavor out of your paella, use high-quality ingredients. This includes using fresh seafood, vegetables, and spices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. Paella is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Try adding different types of seafood, vegetables, and spices to create your unique dish.
  • If you're using a slow cooker to make your paella, be sure to cook it on low heat for at least 8 hours. This will allow the flavors to develop and the rice to cook evenly.
  • Serve your paella with a variety of toppings, such as lemon wedges, chopped parsley, and aioli.

Conclusion:

Paella is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a paella recipe that everyone will love.

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