Name: Saffron Rice with Chicken & Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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How To Make Saffron Rice with Chicken & Peppers

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the peppers and sauté until they start to soften.
Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron threads in a little bit of hot water. Add the saffron water and chicken broth to the skillet.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, slice the cooked chicken into strips.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add the chicken strips. Mix gently to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 498kcal
Total Fat : 11g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 72mg
Sodium : 517mg
Total Carbohydrates : 68g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 3g
Protein : 32g

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