Half-hour Paella

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon saffron*
 * chicken broth
 * 1 8-ounce can minced clams (drain; reserve liquid)
 * 1 1/2 cups boned cooked chicken pieces (leave in large pieces)
 * 1 cup cooked peeled and deveined shrimp
 * 1/2 cup cooked green peas
 * Quartered fresh tomatoes for garnish (optional)

Directions
Cook onion and celery in butter in large skillet over medium heat until tender but not brown. Add rice, salt, saffron and enough chicken broth to clam liquid to make 2 cups. Bring to a boil. Stir, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in clams, chicken, shrimp and peas. Cook 5 minutes longer. Serve garnished with tomatoes, if desired.