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by Stacy  36 Comments

Crock Pot Country Redneck Chicken Paella

I don't care how you pronounce it, this Crockpot Chicken Paella is just yummy! It's a great dinner idea for those busy days when life just gets away from you!

So, here’s the thing. I’ll be totally honest. I forgot to take pictures of this dish. I took some when I set the plates down at dinner…but that’s all I’ve got. I failed. I failed the blogging photo world. It happens – first time it’s really happened to me, but hey – it won’t be the last.

Honestly, when I made this the first time the day hadn’t gone really well. I was convinced Annie had been invaded by visiting aliens, Andy wouldn’t nap but just wanted to whine all day long, Dottie (the dog) pooped in the basement floor, and I didn’t get anything done – except to make dinner.

And let me tell you something – sometimes a day when you only get dinner made is STILL A VICTORY. No one died. Everyone got fed. It’s a happy ending right there folks. As Connie from Smockity Frocks says, “Feed the people.”

I don't care how you pronounce it, this Crockpot Chicken Paella is just yummy! It's a great dinner idea for those busy days when life just gets away from you!

The first time I had Paella, I was in Trinidad. I spent some time there in college learning about World Religions for a class I took. It was delicious…and I loved it. But, I don’t think it was traditional Paella. REAL Paella usually has stuff in it that I don’t like – like shrimp and other various seafood with the shell still on it. It’s sometimes referred to as “Spanish couscous.”

I don’t want seafood with the shell…or with eyes. If something is on my plate and it still has eyes, that ain’t cool with me. Ain’t cool at all.

Paella usually consists of rice, sausage, chicken, and some type of seafood. I only want chicken in mine. Hence the reason my recipe is called CHICKEN Paella. Go figure.

For all you country folks out there, like me, this is NOT pronounced how I really say it. Stacy says PIE –A-YA. Nope, that’s not it at all. THIS is how you say Paella. Doesn’t matter…I’ll still say it the wrong way.

So, without further ado…and with no more pictures because I’m a failure with this post, here is Country Redneck Chicken Paella.

I don't care how you pronounce it, this Crockpot Chicken Paella is just yummy! It's a great dinner idea for those busy days when life just gets away from you!

Crock Pot Country Redneck Chicken Paella

  • ¾ pound chicken breast tenders, cubed (you want the veggies to shine in this dish)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup chopped green peppers
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (more if you really want some heat)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • Cayenne powder if you want the spice
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • Parmesan, if desired
  1. Combine all, except rice and cheese in a crock. I use my 4 quart.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  3. Serve mixture over rice with slotted spoon. You’ll have lots of juice in the bottom.

Yield: 4 servings

I don't care how you pronounce it, this Crockpot Chicken Paella is just yummy! It's a great dinner idea for those busy days when life just gets away from you!

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Michelle Reddekopp says

    April 28, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    What size of tomato cans do I use

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 28, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      The 14.5 ounce size.

      Reply
  2. Susancnw says

    September 10, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Hubby has been ‘perfecting’ his paella for a couple of years…several versions of it. And, get this, he finishes it on the charcoal grill (he is into ‘authentic’–I say ‘meh’ and move over, I’m hungry). Gotta admit, that crunchy, crusty rice on the bottom. Anyway, one of my favorites that he makes is a chicken sausage from Sprouts Market meat dept (bet TJ’s has a good one too) and black beans. Swoon!!!! Showing him this one too.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      September 10, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      You had me at “crunchy, crusty rice on the bottom.” 🙂

      Reply
  3. Stacy says

    July 30, 2013 at 8:44 am

    YEAH! Love cauli.

    Reply
  4. Trisha Eldridge Gilkerson says

    July 29, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Yum! This sounds good. I think I’ll try it over mashed cauliflower 🙂

    Reply
  5. [email protected] Today says

    July 29, 2013 at 10:44 am

    I do that all the time — have a dish I want to make and switch out the meat and haven’t been banned from blogging yet. 😉 Your chicken paella sounds fab!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 29, 2013 at 11:46 am

      🙂 We’re such rebels.

      Reply
  6. Stacy says

    July 29, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I’ve done that…and then I can’t remember how much yadda yadda I used. Oops.

    Reply
  7. Stacy says

    July 29, 2013 at 9:51 am

    It was only a failure because of the pics. LOL

    Reply
  8. Kim (Sunflower Supper Club) says

    July 28, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    I don’t think this post was a failure at all. It looks and sounds delicious! Thanks so much for linking up to the Weekend Potluck last Friday. Have a great week Stacy!

    Reply
  9. Diane Balch says

    July 28, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    I hate when I forget to take the picture. Even worse when I forget to write down the ingredients in a dish that goes over really well. Thank you for sharing your paella with us on foodie friday.

    Reply
  10. Eva Worthing says

    July 27, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I made this the other day and I really liked it! I don’t like green peppers or tomatoes so I was pleasantly surprised. 🙂 It all goes together well!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 27, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      That’s a HUGE compliment! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Stacy says

    July 26, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    It is! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Elsie says

    July 26, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    Another winner!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 26, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      I’m on a roll!

      Reply
  13. Debra Elliott says

    July 26, 2013 at 9:26 am

    Stopping by from
    Friday Food Frenzy. This looks so yummy in my tummy good!

    Reply
  14. Stacy says

    July 25, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    I learned that in Spanish class! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Stacy says

    July 25, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    They make me hungry too – good thing I’m eating a cupcake. lol

    Reply
  16. GailBP says

    July 25, 2013 at 8:46 am

    This looks and sounds delicious. I need to eat because your pictures are making me hungry : )

    Reply
  17. Jodi Stewart says

    July 25, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Looks great Stacy! and thanks for including the pronunciation guide. 🙂 I’m always making things and having to google how to say them. It took me days to figure out Arroz con Pollo.

    Reply
  18. tascha.p says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Hey Stacy! Finally joining THM and have lost 10# in 3 weeks! 🙂 So I thought i’d try this tonight. but I have a Q-if I used only one can of diced tomatoes and a few TBSP of tomato paste to make it a thicker consistency, would it still be in FP mode? Though I will probably serv with brown rice or quinoa, as I need more E meals-i rather lived on FP style meals before, trying to loose weight, but after a while it didnt work…. now I know WHY! 🙂 THANKS….

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 22, 2013 at 5:09 pm

      Yes, ,that’s a fine substitution. 🙂 Congratulations on your weight loss!

      Reply
  19. Foodie in WV says

    July 19, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Love the title 🙂 Any recipe done in the crock pot is definitely up my alley, especially with the 100 degree temps we’ve been having!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 20, 2013 at 6:57 am

      Whew. I know…what’s that all about?

      Reply
  20. Heidi P says

    July 19, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Well . . . you know, at least you didn’t have to kick yourself out of the kitchen after 2 failed dinner attempts in one night 🙂 If forgetting to take pictures is the worst dinner failure of the night you’re still winning 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 20, 2013 at 6:59 am

      They have take out pizza for a reason. 😉

      Reply
  21. GAHCindy says

    July 19, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Sounds like Pie-ay-a to me!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 20, 2013 at 6:59 am

      I knew you’d back me up.

      Reply
  22. Stacy says

    July 19, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    LOL I was joking around. 😉

    Reply
  23. Amy Clark Scheren says

    July 19, 2013 at 9:26 am

    So, I’m beginning to think I need to start a new pin board just for YOUR recipes that I want to try!!!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 19, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Wow! 🙂 I’m honored you would say that!

      Reply
    • GAHCindy says

      July 19, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      Just print them out and commit to them. They’re all keepers. 🙂

      Reply
      • Stacy says

        July 20, 2013 at 6:59 am

        LOL Girl…you crack me up.

        Reply
  24. Debbie says

    July 19, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Stop saying you are a failure. You are far from a failure

    Reply


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