Pronto Paella

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

“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

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Pronto Paella

Yield:4 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

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
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Directions

  1. 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.
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