Spanish Chicken With Rice, Chicken for Almodovar Recipe

Name: Spanish Chicken With Rice, Chicken for Almodovar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 pinches saffron threads; 1 ½ cups white rice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 6 medium chicken breasts; salt & pepper; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 bay leaf (fresh or dried); 2 jarred pimientos, drained & sliced; 1 cup Spanish olives, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup golden raisin; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons butter, chopped into pieces; ⅓ cup parsley, chopped; ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
2 pinches saffron threads
1 ½ cups white rice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 medium chicken breasts
salt & pepper
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
2 jarred pimientos, drained & sliced
1 cup Spanish olives, coarsely chopped
¼ cup golden raisin
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter, chopped into pieces
⅓ cup parsley, chopped
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
In a medium sauce pan bring stock and butter to a boil.
2
Add saffron and rice.
3
Cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer 18 to 20 minutes.
4
Fluff with fork.
5
In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown chicken seasoned with salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons oil about 2- 3 minutes on each side.
6
Remove chicken and add another tablespoon olive oil to pan.
7
Add garlic and onions and saute 2 minutes to begin to soften them.
8
Stir in bay, pimento, olives and raisins.
9
Add wine and cook 1 minute, picking up any pan drippings.
10
Add stock and bring liquid up to a bubble.
11
Whisk in butter until melted.
12
Return chicken to the pan and reduce heat to simmer.
13
Cook 15 minutes.
14
Serve chicken over saffron rice and garnish with lots of chopped parsley and a generous topping of toasted almonds.

1286

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cups chicken stock, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 pinches saffron threads, 1 ½ cups white rice, and more.

Yes, Spanish Chicken With Rice, Chicken for Almodovar 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.

Spanish Chicken With Rice, Chicken for Almodovar

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