Simmered Saffron Chicken

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Simmered Saffron Chicken calories by ingredient

Introduction

A simple but tasty dish to serve over rice or pasta. A simple but tasty dish to serve over rice or pasta.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 onion

2 tsp crushed garlic

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small red pepper

1 lb ground chicken breast (99% fat free)

1/2 head cauliflower

1 tbsp dried basil

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 tsp celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp saffron

1/4 tsp cajun seasoning

1/8 tsp cumin

Directions

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.