Spanish Saffron Chicken

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Servings: 6 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Aromatic chicken simmered with saffron, mushrooms, and peas for a vibrant Spanish-inspired meal
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Spanish Saffron Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 336.4
Dietary:
L Low-cal

Description

This Spanish Saffron Chicken is a comforting yet elegant dish that brings the warm flavors of Spain to your dinner table. Tender chicken breasts are browned and then gently simmered in a fragrant broth infused with precious saffron threads, paprika, and garlic. Earthy mushrooms and sweet English peas join the mix, creating a rich, savory sauce that is thickened to perfection. Served over fluffy long-grain rice, this meal offers a beautiful contrast of textures and colors.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with ground pepper.
  2. Heat a large Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  3. Cook chicken until browned on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  4. Wipe excess drippings from the pot with a paper towel and re-coat lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high and add sliced onion, minced garlic, and mushrooms.
  6. Sauté vegetables until mushrooms are tender and onions are translucent.
  7. Return chicken to the pot and add 1 cup water, paprika, bouillon powder, and saffron threads.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
  9. Remove chicken from the pot and keep warm.
  10. Add frozen peas, sliced olives, and skim milk to the pot.
  11. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
  12. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
  13. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the vegetable mixture in the pot.
  14. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly.
  15. Remove from heat.
  16. Serve chicken and vegetable sauce over hot cooked long-grain rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 336.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 1.1mg1%
Sodium 18.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 69.0g23%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 11.4g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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