Chicken and Vegetable Paella for One

Ingredients

• 6 oz oz chicken thigh, boneless
• 1/2 cup cup short-grain rice
• 1 cup cup chicken broth
• 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup cup onion, diced
• 2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon wedge(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high and sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side; remove.

3. 3

   Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the same pan until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in rice, then add broth; nestle chicken on top.

5. 5

   Simmer uncovered 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed; add peas in the last 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Rest 5 minutes, then finish with a squeeze of lemon.