MOROCCAN CHICKEN ON SAFFRON RICE (WW)

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I haven't eaten a lot of Moroccan food, but this looks great. From Weight Watchers New 365 Day Menu Cookbook.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces long-grain rice
1 pinch saffron thread
2 teaspoons olive oil
16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups leeks, thinly sliced well-washed
12 dried apricot halves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup orange section

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; stir in rice and saffron.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil; add chicken.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, 8 minutes, until browned on all sides and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork.
  • Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
  • In same skillet, combine leeks, apricots, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until leeks are softened.
  • Add tomatoes and broth; bring liquid to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 3 minutes, until mixture is heated through.
  • Return chicken to skillet; stir in orange sections.
  • Cook, turning chicken occasionally, 3 minutes, until chicken is heated through.
  • Spoon warm rice mixture onto serving platter.
  • Top rice mixture with cooked chicken breasts; surround chicken with vegetable mixture.
  • SERVING (1 CHICKEN BREAST, 3/4 CUP RICE, 3/4 CUP VEGETABLE MIXTURE) PROVIDES: 1/2 Fat, 1 Fruit, 2 Vegetables, 3 Proteins, 1 1/2 Breads, 5 Optional Calories.
  • PER SERVING: 406 Calories, 5 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 66 mg Cholesterol, 125 mg Sodium, 58 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 32 g Protein, 93 mg Calcium; 8 points.

Vivienne Shea
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I'm a vegan, so I substituted tofu for the chicken and it turned out great! The tofu was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a vegan Moroccan dish.


Siraj Lehri
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I made this dish with brown rice and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the brown rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious Moroccan dish.


Jahanzaib Rana
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I'm allergic to saffron, so I substituted turmeric and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Morocc


Liet Lizzy
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I reduced the amount of salt in the recipe and it was much better. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavo


Md.Mokammel Chowdhury
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I made this dish in a slow cooker and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan dish that


Maddison Smith
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but I added some extra spices and it was much better. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a mild Moroccan dish that th


girugari Bethel
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious a


Dorcas Mwanza
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The chicken was so flavorful and tender, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and special occasion Morocca


ORBIN MUTAKA
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the rice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan dish.


Sabir Jan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.


LimboTheMonke
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I'm not a huge fan of Moroccan food, but this dish was surprisingly good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan di


Devi Gurung
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Rilwan Lawan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan dish.


Bassybuk Enterprises
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and tender, and the saffron rice was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.