BEST Slow Cooker Paella Recipe (2024)

Slow Cooker Paella is made with tender chicken, pork, chorizo, and sweet shrimp seasoned with saffron. The rich flavors combine to make one delicious dish! This dish is easy to make and has so much flavor! Try Crockpot Paella for dinner tonight!

Next time try the Stuffed Pepper Casserole recipe.

Why you'll love this recipe

Have you ever had Paella? It's a great meal and it's very special. It's perfect for dinner parties or holidays meals and I've made it more times than I can count!

Ingredients

• boneless skinless chicken breasts
• boneless skinless chicken thighs
• pork tenderloin
• shrimp
• chorizo
• chicken broth
• frozen peas
• long grain rice
• medium yellow onion
• green pepper or red bell pepper
• artichokes in water
• piquillo peppers
• sun-dried tomatoes
• saffron threads
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder

Instructions

The meat for this recipe is quickly browned on the stove top and then finished in your crockpot. Adding layers of flavor with artichokes, piquillo peppers and sun-dried tomatoes ensures you have all that flavor with minimum work!

1. Combine salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2. Cut the chicken breast, thighs and pork tenderloin into three-inchpieces. Season chicken.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan of medium/medium-high heat. Brown the meat In batches, add to the crockpot.
4. Lightly toast the rice in the pan, stirring occasionally. Remove and add to the slow cooker.
5. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker, stir to combine.
6. Cover and cook on high for two hours or until rice is soft.
7. Remove the lid and add the shrimp, cook until pink.
8. Add the frozen peas and stir to combine. Check for seasonings.
9. Turn onto a platter, serve with lemon wedges - enjoy!

Crock Pot Paella

Slow Cooker Chicken and Chorizo Recipe has always been one of my favorite meals to make for entertaining and holidays because it has something for everyone and it feeds a crowd.

Chicken, pork, chorizo and seafood? Delicious!

Paella is a dish that layers flavors. As it cooks the flavors develop and it's very complex. One of the key ingredients is saffron. It's an expensive spice but totally worth the cost.

Saffron is expensive because it's labor-intensive. It's made from the tiny, stigmas threads in the center of the crocus flower. Each crocus only has three stems - that's why it's so expensive!

Is there a substitute for saffron? Flavor-wise, no not really. The flavor is unique, but a pinch of turmeric will help mimic the color. Adding paprika and chili powder will give you good layers of flavor. Frankly if you're making this, buy the saffron!

FAQ's

Variations

A splash of white wine will add another layer of flavor. Don't worry, the alcohol will cook out during the process!

Brown rice isn't traditional in authentic paella, but you can substitute it if you'd prefer.

Additional add-ons

• andouille sausage
• lobster tails
• green beans

If you love this recipe, here are a few more from the blog to make and enjoy!

• Crockpot Angel Chicken - it's easy to make and perfect of those days when you don't have time to cook.
• Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna - this easy recipe is always a hit!
• Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - light and lemony this delicious soup is the perfect meal.
• This hearty recipe for Ham and Potato Casserole is another rich delicious meal!
• Crock Pot Steak and Potatoes is an easy recipe that always gets reviews.
• Another great recipe when you're having guests is the 500 Degree Turkey Recipe - whether it's the holidays or not!
• Crockpot Chicken and Gravy Recipe - this is perfect over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta.

Serving suggestions

• A side of Pan Roasted Vegetables is fantastic with this meal, plus they are very easy to make!
• Making homemade buttermilk bread or yeast rolls is always a hit!
• How about something sweet to round out the meal? We love this easy recipe for Pink Lemonade Cupcakes. The perfect little something sweet!

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I've shared a couple of recipes latetly that have been a real hit! Everyone loved the Mediterranean flavors of Pasta Puttanesca and Lemon Garlic Pasta. I'm hoping you love this recipe even more!

When I lived in the midwest it was all about dinner parties and gatherings. The neighborhood I lived was fabulous! There was always a friend stopping by and plans being made and entertaining was a THING!

One time I brought it out to the table and served it in the pan I made it in. My friend Jay (afterward) said Deb I was pretty sure there wasn't enough in that pan to feed the crowd, but it was like a neverending pot of food!

And it tastes AMAZING!

I'd make it on the stovetop. Standing and cooking for what seemed like hours while everyone visited and chatted around me.

Well that's not fun, right?

Finally, I got smart and began making it in the slow cooker!

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