Lean & Green Healthy Chicken Paella

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Chicken Paella
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Suggested Brand: Upton's Natural  Vegan Chorizo Seitan Crumbles

Do you dream of eating healthy
American
food at almost every meal? Complete this healthy lean and green
Chicken Paella
recipe and you'll have a
American
entree that is absolutely amazing, keeps you on any healthy meal plan and satisfies your cravings!

 

 

 

Difficulty
Hard
Servings
4
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes

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If you're looking for a healthy, low-calorie food that's easy to prepare, boneless skinless chicken breast is the perfect option. Chicken breasts are rich in selenium and vitamin B which help promote heart health, as well as high protein and low fat content that makes it great for anyone trying to lose weight. Chicken breasts are also versatile and can be used in many different dishes such as sandwiches or salads.

Chicken breasts are a high protein, low-fat food.

You can enjoy the benefits of boneless skinless chicken breasts in your diet. They are a high protein, low-fat food that provides nearly all the essential amino acids and vitamins. Protein is important for building muscle, boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. It also promotes healthy hair growth and helps you feel full longer so you won’t overeat at mealtime.

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Lean & Green Chicken Paella Ingredients

  • 4 tsp Canola Oil
  • 2 oz Seitan Chorizo Crumbles
  • 11/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Diced
  • 2 small Garlic Cloves
  • 1 stalk Scallions Minced
  • 4 cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower
  • 1 pinch Saffron (optional)*
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Green Beans FInely Chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)*
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Lean & Green Chicken Paella Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium high heat and cook the seitan chorizo crumbles and chicken until brown, but not cooked through.
  2. Add the garlic and scallions and sweat for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the cauliflower rice, saffron (if using), tomatoes, and green beans to the paella. Cook for about 10 minutes, season with salt (optional) and pepper, and best served hot.

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Difficulty
Hard
Servings
4
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes

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