Chicken Casserole With Saffron Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken Casserole With Saffron Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 lb.) chickens, cut into serving pieces; 1/2 c. olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, minced; 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 1/3 c. rice; 1 tsp. oregano; 1/2 lb. ham, diced; 1 Tbsp. salt; fresh ground pepper; 1 to 2 tsp. saffron; 8 tomatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 c. water; 2 c. green peas; 1/2 c. stuffed green olives; 1/3 c. capers; fresh parsley, chopped; pimento (for garnish)

Servings: persons

2 (3 lb.) chickens, cut into serving pieces
1/2 c. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, minced
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/3 c. rice
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 lb. ham, diced
1 Tbsp. salt
fresh ground pepper
1 to 2 tsp. saffron
8 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
2 c. water
2 c. green peas
1/2 c. stuffed green olives
1/3 c. capers
fresh parsley, chopped
pimento (for garnish)

1
Set oven at 350u00b0.
2
Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry.
3
Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown, a few chicken pieces at a time. Reserve.
4
Saute the garlic, onion and green pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the rice and stir to coat.
6
Cook over moderate heat until golden, about 3 minutes.
7
Return the chicken pieces to the casserole.
8
Stir in the ham, oregano, salt, pepper, saffron, tomatoes and water.
9
Bring to a boil on top of the stove. Cover and place in the oven for 30 minutes.
10
Reduce the heat to 250u00b0.
11
Add the peas, olives and capers.
12
Continue baking uncovered until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
13
Garnish with parsley and pimento.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 lb.) chickens, cut into serving pieces, 1/2 c. olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Casserole With Saffron Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Casserole With Saffron Rice

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