Saffron chicken with rice

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsLong-grain rice
1Onion -- finely chopped
3Cloves garlic -- minced
2tablespoonsOlive oil
3cupsChicken broth
poundsChicken breasts without skin
Cut in 1/2\" cubes
1Red bell pepper -- cored
Seeded,diced
8ouncesTomato sauce
4ouncesGreen chiles -- diced
½teaspoonGround turmeric
¼teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonSaffron threads

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook rice, onion, and garlic in oil, stirring until onion and rice are golden, about 12 min.

2. Add chicken broth, chicken pieces, bell pepper, tomato sauce, chilies, turmeric, salt, pepper, and saffron; stir to blend flavors.

3. Bake, uncovered, in a 400F oven until rice has absorbed all liquid and top is golden brown, about 25 min.

Recipe By : Sunset - Jan 1996