INGREDIENTS
3
lbs. skinless, boneless chicken thighs *I used chicken bone in
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
unsalted butter
1 cup
finely chopped onion
1
large shallot, finely chopped
2
large carrots, chopped
1
red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 clove
garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 cups
short grain rice
1
cooked pork kielbasa (14-16 oz.), diced *I subtituted Chorizo
1 can
diced tomatoes, with their juice
4 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
2
bay leaves
1/2 tsp
sweet or smoked paprika
1/4 tsp
saffron threads
1 cup
frozen peas (no need to thaw)
1 cup
sliced roasted red peppers (optional)
1/4 cup
chopped fresh italian (flat-leaf) parsley (optional)