Superbowl M.V.P. (Most Valuable Paella)

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into ½-thick slices
 * 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
 * 2 cups uncooked rice
 * 1 x 14½-ounce can chicken broth
 * 1 x 14½-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
 * 1 x 8-ounce bottle clam juice
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground saffron
 * ¾ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
 * 1 x 10-ounce package frozen green peas

Directions

 * 1) Heat Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add sausage; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until just beginning to brown; remove; set aside.
 * 2) Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until beginning to brown; remove; set aside.
 * 3) Add onions, pepper, garlic and thyme; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 * 4) Add rice; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
 * 5) Add broth, tomatoes, clam juice and saffron; stir to combine.
 * 6) Add sausage and chicken back to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 7) Stir in shrimp and peas. Cover and simmer 10 minutes more until shrimp and peas are cooked and rice is tender and no liquid remains.