1.02.2011

chicken, prawn and tomato paella

prep time:  tbd
cook time:  35 minutes
servings:  2

ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken breast fillet - trimmed and chopped
1 cup raw prawns - tails intact
1 small brown onion - chopped
2 cloves garlic - crushed
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 cup medium-grain rice
1 can diced tomatoes
1 1/4 cup chicken stock
flat-leaved parsley leaves
lemon - cut into wedges

steps:
1.  heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over high heat.  add the chicken and prawns and cook 4 - 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through.  set aside and keep warm.

2.  add the remaining oil to the pan with the onion, garlic, chilli and paprika.  cook for 2 minutes or until softened. 

3.  add the rice, tomatoes and chicken stock.  reduce heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.  cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until the rice is cooked.  stir through the chicken and prawns and cook for another minute.

4.  top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

- donna hay

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