Authentic Paella Valenciana
Make a traditional paella Valenciana with chicken and rabbit.
This classic rice dish is made without seafood.
It's a simple and hearty meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 5, 2026Share
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Make a traditional paella Valenciana with chicken and rabbit.
This classic rice dish is made without seafood.
It's a simple and hearty meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 15
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
0.5 (2 pound) rabbit, cleaned and cut into pieces
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can butter beans
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
1 teaspoon mild paprika, or to taste
6 cups water, or as needed
salt to taste
1 pinch saffron threads, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 pinch dried rosemary, or to taste
3 cups short-grain white rice, or as needed
Instructions
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1
Heat a paella pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 0.5 (4 pound) whole chicken cut into 6 pieces, 0.5 (2 pound) rabbit cleaned and cut into pieces, and 1 head garlic with cloves separated and peeled. Cook until the meat is browned. Move the meat to the sides and add 1 medium tomato finely chopped, 1 (15.5 ounce) can butter beans, 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, and 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans. Season with 1 teaspoon mild paprika.
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Add water to the paella pan until it's almost full, measuring the amount. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour to make a broth.
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Add salt, a pinch of saffron threads, a pinch of dried thyme, and a pinch of dried rosemary. Stir in 3 cups short-grain white rice, which is half the amount of water used. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 783 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 31g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 82mg
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Sodium 328mg
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Total Carbohydrate 87g
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Dietary Fiber 5g
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Protein 34g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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