"Crock Pot Brazilian Saffron Chicken and Rice" is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines exotic spices with the convenience of a slow cooker. This recipe showcases the vibrant flavors of saffron, which infuses the chicken and rice with a warm, earthy aroma. The unique combination of spices, including paprika, cumin, and garlic, creates a rich and savory taste that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this delightful dish is a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your crock pot, and embark on a culinary journey to Brazil with this delectable recipe.
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SLOW COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE
The best slow cooker chicken and cheesy rice recipe I have come across!
Provided by lxydn
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Scatter onion over the top. Spoon soup over that. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
- When chicken is almost finished cooking, combine water, rice mix, and butter in a 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Stir cooked rice, corn, and Cheddar cheese into the slow cooker a few minutes before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CROCK POT BRAZILIAN SAFFRON CHICKEN AND RICE
Make and share this Crock Pot Brazilian Saffron Chicken and Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Chicken
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt.
- Heat oil in 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until brown on all sides; drain.
- Place chicken in 4 quart slow cooker.
- Top with ham, onion, and bell pepper. Add broth.
- Cover and cook on Low 5 to 6 hours until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
- Remove chicken from crock pot. Stir rice mix into mixture in crock pot, add chicken.
- Cover and cook on High about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
- Serve chicken and rice sprinkled with olives.
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND RICE
Threw this together one morning and what a wonderful dinner. Served with peas and dinner buns. Please note: I didn't leave the chicken breast whole, I cut each breast into 3 pieces.
Provided by CookingMonster
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 6h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix dry soup to wet soup and rice and milk in a bowl.
- Lay chicken in lightly greased crock pot. Place 1 tablespoons butter on top of each piece of chicken.
- Pour over soup mixture.
- Season with pepper and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
- Cook in crock pot for 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.
- Enjoy!
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Easy, simple, and tastes great!
Provided by mommyyoder
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the chicken stock into a slow cooker, and stir in the rice, onion, salsa, green chilies, and half the taco seasoning. Rub the remaining taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, and place into the cooker. Place the lid on the cooker, and set to high setting.
- Cook until the rice is thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 hours. About 20 minutes before serving time, turn the cooker to warm setting. Remove the chicken breasts, and slice them. Stir the chicken and the black beans into the slow cooker. Return lid to cooker, allow the beans to heat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2005.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality saffron. You can find saffron at most grocery stores or online.
- If you don't have saffron, you can substitute it with a pinch of turmeric or paprika.
- You can use any type of chicken for this recipe, but boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are the easiest to work with.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.
- If you don't have a crock pot, you can also make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat.
- Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.
Conclusion:
Brazilian saffron chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is fluffy and aromatic. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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