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.”
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.
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
- Combine all, except rice and cheese in a crock. I use my 4 quart.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- Serve mixture over rice with slotted spoon. You’ll have lots of juice in the bottom.
Yield: 4 servings
What size of tomato cans do I use
The 14.5 ounce size.
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.
You had me at “crunchy, crusty rice on the bottom.” 🙂
YEAH! Love cauli.
Yum! This sounds good. I think I’ll try it over mashed cauliflower 🙂
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!
🙂 We’re such rebels.
I’ve done that…and then I can’t remember how much yadda yadda I used. Oops.
It was only a failure because of the pics. LOL
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!
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.
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!
That’s a HUGE compliment! 🙂
It is! 🙂
Another winner!
I’m on a roll!
Stopping by from
Friday Food Frenzy. This looks so yummy in my tummy good!
I learned that in Spanish class! 🙂
They make me hungry too – good thing I’m eating a cupcake. lol
This looks and sounds delicious. I need to eat because your pictures are making me hungry : )
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.
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….
Yes, ,that’s a fine substitution. 🙂 Congratulations on your weight loss!
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!
Whew. I know…what’s that all about?
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 🙂
They have take out pizza for a reason. 😉
Sounds like Pie-ay-a to me!
I knew you’d back me up.
LOL I was joking around. 😉
So, I’m beginning to think I need to start a new pin board just for YOUR recipes that I want to try!!!
Wow! 🙂 I’m honored you would say that!
Just print them out and commit to them. They’re all keepers. 🙂
LOL Girl…you crack me up.
Stop saying you are a failure. You are far from a failure