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Uruguayan

Saffron and Lemon Cazuela de Pollo con Fideos

Adds a delicate saffron aroma and a hint of lemon.

47 minutes4 servings
Saffron and Lemon Cazuela de Pollo con Fideos
Photo: Evan Joshua Swigart (TheCulinaryGeek) from Chicago, Illinois, USA; hometown of Ames, Iowa, USA · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak saffron in a little warm broth, then add to the chicken mixture. Stir in lemon juice during simmering.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  3. In a pot, sauté onion and garlic, add chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Add broth and pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is al dente.
  5. Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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