Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Chicken Paella
Yield: 12-14 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds, boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cups uncooked rice; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 1/4 cups low salt, fat free chicken broth; Parsley or cilantro for garnish

Chicken Paella is a JustVeg recipe from the Main Courses, Breads & Salads collection. One-pot chicken paella with spiced rice and a golden broth. This version makes 12-14 servings, uses 10 measured ingredients, and walks through 7 clear steps for practical home cooking.

Yield: 12-14 servings
Ingredients: 10 measured items
Method: 7 steps with a printable checklist
Collection: Main Courses, Breads & Salads

Source: Debbie's Brookside School Cooking Delights recipe collection. Updated April 21, 2026.

Common questions

What is Chicken Paella?

How many servings does Chicken Paella make?

Chicken Paella makes 12-14 servings. The ingredient scaler on the page can help adjust the quantities when the recipe includes a measurable serving count.

What ingredients do you need for Chicken Paella?

Chicken Paella uses 10 ingredients, including 1 1/2 pounds, boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 cups uncooked rice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. The full measured ingredient list appears in the ingredients checklist on the page.

How do you make Chicken Paella?

Heat a large pot or deep skillet (preferably non-stick with a tight fitting lid), for about a minute on high. Then warm 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pot and saute chicken until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a bowl or plate, and set aside. Finally, sprinkle with finely torn parsley or cilantro, and serve.