Chicken With Chickpeas And Saffron Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken With Chickpeas And Saffron Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced; 1/4 teaspoon saffron, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, partially drained; 2 cups basmati rice; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1/4 teaspoon saffron, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, partially drained
2 cups basmati rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Season chicken with salt, black pepper, italian seasoning, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
3
In Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Brown chicken for 6-8 minutes. Transfer to plate. Discard fat; wipe out pot.
4
In the same pot over medium heat; warm 1 tablespoon oil. Cook onion, bell pepper, saffron and red pepper flakes about 10 minutes.
5
Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add sherry; cook 1 minute. Add chicken, broth, tomatoes and juices. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
6
Add rice, chickpeas, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to simmer.
7
Cover; bake in oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
8
Let stand 10 minute before serving.

857

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken, salt and pepper, 2 teaspoons italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Chickpeas And 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.

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Chicken With Chickpeas And Saffron Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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