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Paccheri Pasta with Braised Chicken and Saffron Cream
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Paccheri Pasta with Braised Chicken and Saffron Cream

12 ingredients Makes 4 to 6 servings openrecipes
Paccheri Pasta with Braised Chicken and Saffron Cream
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

421
Calories
33g
Protein
23g
Fat
16g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds chicken thighs with skin and bones
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped white onions
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
  • 2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 pound paccheri (giant rigatoni) or regular rigatoni
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Ingredient info: Paccheri is available at markethallfoods.com.

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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