Spanish Chicken & Saffron Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, saffron, paprika, garlic, olives, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix.