Paella w/ sun-dried tomatoes

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
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tablespoonOlive oil
6Chicken legs; skin
cupOnion; chopped
1cupGreen bell pepper; julienned
2largesCloves garlic; minced
cupLong-grain rice; uncooked
3cupsChicken bouillon
14½ounceCan whole tomatoes; peeled
cupSun-dried tomatoes; halved
1cupDry white wine
1tablespoonFresh orageno; chopped
Or
1teaspoonDried oregano
1tablespoonFresh thyme; chopped
Or
1teaspoonDried thyme
¼teaspoonRed pepper flakes, or 1/2 te
poundsClams and/or mussels; scrub,
¾poundsMedium shrimp; peeled
1cupFrozen peas; thawed
Salt and pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven; add chicken and saute until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute, stirring 3 minutes. Add rice, broth, canned tomatoes, dried tomatoes, wine, oregano, thyme and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 20 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in clams and/or mussels; cook about 6 minutes until shells begin to open. Stir in shrimp and peas; cook 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and all clam or mussel shells open. Season with salt and pepper. Source: The Sonoma Dried Tomato Cookboook (wrv)