Experience a delightful one-pot saffron-infused rice dish packed with tender chicken chunks, aromatic vegetables, and fresh herbs. Ideal for both busy weeknights and resourceful leftovers, it's a meal you'll savor over and over.
In a saucepan, bring chicken stock to a simmer and add the saffron threads. Allow the saffron to infuse.
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Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and celery until softened, but not colored.
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Add the long-grain rice to the saucepan, stirring until well coated with the butter.
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Pour in the saffron-infused chicken stock and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is al dente and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Fluff the rice with a fork.
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Add the cooked chicken pieces and chopped flat-leaf parsley to the rice, gently stirring until the chicken is warmed through by the heat from the rice.