There’s nothing like good, delicious comfort food. Especially when it’s actually good for you! If you’ve loved our easy, one-pan recipes like the Spanish Rice & Beans or the Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet, then you’re going to LOVE this Chicken & Shrimp Spanish Paella.

Here’s why we’re obsessed with this recipe:

It can all be made in one skillet.
It’s quick and easy – no complicated methods here!
It’s adjustable.
Feeding a crowd or want to freeze leftovers for later? This recipe is perfect for batch cooking!

This is truly one of our favorite go-to recipes!

Close up of Spanish paella in a skillet.

Watch this video for how to make Chicken & Shrimp Spanish Paella

Ingredients

Here are some of the main ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:

Chicken Breasts – Don’t have chicken breasts on hand? Any type of chicken will work just fine. Another option is to use meat from a rotisserie chicken and simply add it in at the end!

Note: Get high quality, organic meats (like the chicken you’ll need for this recipe) at Butcher Box for a discounted price. The best part? They deliver it right to your doorstep!

Shrimp – Buying pre-cooked shrimp is perfect for saving time on this recipe! Just make sure that they are deveined, tail-off, and thawed before getting started.

Rice – If you can find Bomba Paella Rice, that typically works best for Spanish paella. In this case, I just used a brown rice mix that worked wonderfully!

Onion – Fresh, chopped onion is best for this recipe. However, dried onion flakes work great too!

Tomatoes – Grape tomatoes or a regular tomato works perfectly.

Chicken Broth – Don’t have chicken broth? Vegetable broth is a great substitution!

Spices/Herbs – Paprika, dried parsley, red chili powder, crushed garlic, turmeric. Delicious!

Saffron Threads – Saffron Threads are a unique flavor in Spanish Paella. However, if you aren’t able to get them, simply omit them from the recipe!

Lemon – Lemon juice adds a special zesty flavor to this yummy recipe!

Top shot of Chicken & Shrimp Spanish Paella.

Equipment

We love how this Chicken & Shrimp Spanish Paella comes together in a cast iron skillet. However, a regular cooking pan works great, too!

How to make Spanish Paella

1. Cook the chicken and onion in a skillet.

2. Add in the rice, saffron threads, and other spices. Continue to cook.

Chicken, rice, and spices cooking in a cast iron skillet.

3. Add in the broth, bring to a boil, then allow to simmer (covered).

Chicken with broth, rice, and spices cooking in a skillet.

4. Add in the shrimp and tomatoes and continue to cook.

Shrimp and tomatoes added to chicken and rice in a skillet.

How to freeze/store

This recipe is perfect as a make ahead or freezer meal! Simply make it according to the directions below, then place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator (without the lid) for about an hour. Once it’s cooled off, add the airtight lid and store in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for up to 3 months!