Paella Casserole

March 19, 2013

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Can I be honest with you for a moment? OK, thanks. The thing is, I have been dying to make a TRUE paella for years. I have picked up the paella pan in stores too many times to count, but for some reason, I just can’t bring myself to buy one. I think I am afraid of the process for some reason that I can’t explain. If anyone out there has a great, easy recipe please let me know. But until then, I made this casserole and it simply was to die for…

1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice (It's yellow because of the saffron-yummy!
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 clove garlic-minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
shredded chicken from 1 rotisserie deli chicken
2 green onions-chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup frozen peas-thawed
1/2 cup green olives-chopped
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese-shredded
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool 30 minutes; fluff with a fork. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Heat...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
315

Sodium
500mg
20% DV

Fat
23g
35% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV