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Chicken and Saffron Rice


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  • Author: Patti
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large chicken breast, skinless and boneless
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 clove garlic ; chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 2 teaspoons saffron
  • 4 cup water
  • 16 ounce stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup oil

Instructions

Brown chicken breasts in oil with onion and garlic. Add tomatoes and water. Boil 5 minutes. Remove chicken. Add bay leaf, salt, pepper, rice, saffron, and red pepper. Stir thoroughly. Add chicken on top of mixture. Cover with foil.

Place in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add green peas during last 5 minutes of cooking. You may also fluff rice at this time.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes