“I saw a chef make paella on TV and decided to create a version that can be made after work. Everyone raves about it and is amazed it comes together so fast! I often prepare the pilaf with reduced-sodium chicken broth instead of water.” Peter Halferty - Corpus Christi, TX
Pronto Paella
Pronto Paella
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (6.09 ounces) rice pilaf
- 1-1/2 cups ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
- 1 package (9 ounces) frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
- Microwave rice pilaf according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, onion, garlic and Cajun seasoning in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the corn, peas, shrimp and prepared pilaf; heat through.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 508 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 1884mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein.
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