Half-hour Paella

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * ½ cup chopped celery
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon saffron
 * chicken broth
 * 1 x 8-ounce can minced clams (drain; reserve liquid)
 * 1½ cups boned cooked chicken pieces (leave in large pieces)
 * 1 cup cooked peeled and deveined shrimp
 * ½ cup cooked green peas
 * quartered fresh tomatoes for garnish (optional)

Directions

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