Aromatic Chicken and Rice with Vegetables and Spices Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 x 15 oz (425 g) cans (about 3 cups) chicken broth
• 0.25 tsp saffron (optional)
• 1 x 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) chicken , cut into 8 serving pieces
• 4 tbsp olive or other cooking oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp minced garlic
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 x 3 oz (85 g) can sliced mushrooms , drained
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 x 8 oz (227 g) can (1 cup) tomatoes , finely cut up with a spoon
• 1.5 cups white rice , uncooked
• 0.5 tsp salt
• fresh ground pepper to taste