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Party Paella Casserole

Enjoy this recipe from A Year of Holidays.

Submitted by: Jo Ann from Gooseberry Patch

2 8-oz. pkgs. yellow rice, uncooked
1 lb. medium shrimp, cleaned
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1⁄2 t. salt
1⁄4 t. pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1⁄2 T. olive oil
2 1⁄2-lb. lemon-and-garlic deli-roasted whole chicken, coarsely shredded
5 green onions, chopped
8-oz. container sour cream
1 c. frozen English peas, thawed
1 c. green olives with pimentos, coarsely chopped
1-1⁄2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1⁄2 t. smoked Spanish paprika


Prepare rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool 30 minutes; flu with a fork. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Sauté seasoned shrimp and garlic in hot oil in a large non-stick skillet 2 minutes or just until done. Remove from heat. Combine shredded chicken, rice, green onions, sour cream and peas in a large bowl; toss well. Add shrimp and olives, tossing gently. Spoon rice mixture into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Combine cheese and paprika, tossing well; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or just until cheese is melted and casserole is thoroughly heated. Serves 8.

Prepare rice according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool 30 minutes; flu with a fork. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Sauté seasoned shrimp and garlic in hot oil in a large non-stick skillet 2 minutes or just until done. Remove from heat. Combine shredded chicken, rice, green onions, sour cream and peas in a large bowl; toss well. Add shrimp and olives, tossing gently. Spoon rice mixture into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Combine cheese and paprika, tossing well; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or just until cheese is melted and casserole is thoroughly heated. Serves 8.

 
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