Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Spanish or hot Italian sausage
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 drumsticks and thighs
  • salt, pepper and garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 lb. eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 c. coarsely chopped onion
  • 3 c. chopped, peeled tomatoes, fresh or canned
  • 1 Tbsp. saffron and 1 c. rice or 1 pkg. saffron rice
  • 2 c. chicken broth

Method

  • In large skillet, brown sausage and chicken.
  • Set aside.
  • Add vegetables to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are slightly wilted, about 10 minutes.
  • Add rice, saffron, broth, chicken and sausage.
  • Cover and bring to boil. Place in paella pan or casserole and bake about 40 minutes.
  • You may also continue cooking in skillet.