Light Spanish Chicken Paella
Moderate
🇪🇸 Spain · Spanish

Light Spanish Chicken Paella

Spain's iconic rice dish — simplified for kidney patients with chicken, vegetables, and saffron rice.

Prep time 50 min
Servings 4
Calories 410 kcal
CKD Moderate

Nutrition (per serving)

410
Calories
220mg
Phosphorus
220 / 800mg
460mg
Sodium
460 / 2000mg
420mg
Potassium
420 / 2000mg
CKD Tip

Skip seafood/chorizo (very high in sodium). Use low-sodium broth and just a pinch of saffron for color.

Ingredients

High Protein

Cooking Steps

  1. 1

    Heat oil in paella pan. Brown chicken pieces, set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion and garlic, add bell pepper and green beans.

  3. 3

    Stir in grated tomato and paprika, cook 2 min.

  4. 4

    Add rice, toast 1 min. Pour in broth with saffron.

  5. 5

    Return chicken on top. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cook uncovered 18 min.

  6. 6

    Rest covered 5 min. Serve with lemon wedges.

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