Simmered Saffron Chicken
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 onion2 tsp crushed garlic2 tbsp olive oil1 small red pepper1 lb ground chicken breast (99% fat free)1/2 head cauliflower1 tbsp dried basil1 cup low-sodium chicken broth1/4 tsp celtic sea salt1/4 tsp saffron1/4 tsp cajun seasoning1/8 tsp cumin
Sautée onion, red pepper and garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil. Add cauliflower when onion starts to get translucent. Then add the chicken. Cook over high heat. Add sea salt, saffron, cajun seasoning, cumin, and broth and stir as the mixture cooks, until broth turns yellow from the saffron. Reduce heat to simmer, let simmer about 10 minutes, stirring frequently and making sure the mixture doesn't dry out. Turn to low and cook another 10 minutes. Serve over white or brown rice, and garnish with avocado if desired.
Makes 6 1-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEWMOMOVER40.
Makes 6 1-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEWMOMOVER40.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 133.7
- Total Fat: 4.7 g
- Cholesterol: 43.3 mg
- Sodium: 143.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 17.3 g
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