Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia, with chicken, green beans and butter beans in saffron rice.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.61 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide paella pan over a medium high heat. Brown the chicken for 10 minutes until deep golden all over.
10 min - 2
Push the chicken to the edges. Add the onion and green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the grated tomato and cook for 5 minutes until the juices have gone.
10 min - 3
Stir in the paprika, saffron and butter beans, then pour in the hot stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Sprinkle the rice evenly over the pan and push it under the liquid. Tuck in the rosemary. Simmer without stirring for 18 minutes.
18 min - 5
Turn the heat up for 1 minute until you smell toasting rice. Take off the heat, cover with a cloth and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
5 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.