2 lb chicken breast halves
1 without skin -- 4 halves
1 salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper --
1 divided
1/2 tsp paprika -- divided
2 tsp olive oil
1 large green pepper -- chopped
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp garlic -- minced
1 cup long-grain rice
14 1/2 oz chicken broth, defatted-1 cn
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/8 tsp saffron -- optional
16 oz stewed tomatoes -- or 14.5
1 oz can`
1 tbsp chopped parsley -- fresh
Directions
1. Cut each breast in 2 pieces. Combine 1/4 teaspoon each salt,
pepper, and paprika; rub over chicken.
2. Heat oil over high heat. Add chicken; cook until golden on all
sides, 10 minutes. Remove chicken.
3. Add green pepper, onions, and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring
until vegetables are tender. Add rice; cook, stirring until rice is
opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Stir in broth, white wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon each
paprika nd pepper, and the saffron powder. Bring to boil over high
heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer,15 minutes.
5. Stir in chicken and stewed tomatoes with their liquid; return to
boil, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Cover and simmer 20 minutes
more, stirring once, until chicken and riceare tender and liquid is
absorbed. Stir in parsley. Spoon onto warm platter.
Recipe By : Ladies' Home Journal - Jan. 1995
Servings: 4 servings
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