Chicken and Yellow Rice Casserole
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 55 min
Total: 75 min
Serves: 6
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Imagine a dish that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table, perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight meals. This Chicken and Yellow Rice Casserole combines succulent chicken with the aromatic essence of saffron and colorful peas, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. The golden rice acts as a cozy blanket, making each bite feel like a hug. Whether you're feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Chicken - Disjointed
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Of Garlic - Minced
- 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Onion - Diced
- 1 - Green Pepper - Diced
- 1 Lb Tomato
- 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 Tsp Saffron
- 1 Cup Packaged Precooked Rice
- 1/4 Tsp Yellow Food Coloring
- 10 Oz Frozen Peas
Directions
Directions
- Brown chicken in olive oil in skillet; remove chicken.
- Add garlic, salt, onion and green pepper to remaining oil in skillet.
- Saute over medium heat until onion is golden; stir in tomatoes, pepper, saffron and 1 cup water, mixing well.
- Prepare rice according to package directions; stir in food coloring.
- Combine tomato mixture with rice and chicken.
- Spoon into casserole.
- Bake, covered, at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Prepare peas according to package directions; drain well.
- Stir peas into chicken mixture.
- Bake for 10 minutes longer.
- Garnish with pimento strips, if desired.
May be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
Per serving · 6 servingsCalories
410
Fat
18 g
Saturated fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
41 g
Sugar
3 g
Fiber
3 g
Protein
25 g
Sodium
680 mg
Cholesterol
70 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Chicken - Disjointed
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Of Garlic - Minced
- 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Onion - Diced
- 1 - Green Pepper - Diced
- 1 Lb Tomato
- 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 Tsp Saffron
- 1 Cup Packaged Precooked Rice
- 1/4 Tsp Yellow Food Coloring
- 10 Oz Frozen Peas
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