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Cajun Chicken & Rice

Cajun Chicken & Rice: A Flavorful One-Pan Delight for Dinner

This Cajun Chicken & Rice recipe is a one-pan dinner that brings bold Southern flavors to your table in one hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken thighs or breasts Juicy and flavorful
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust based on heat preference
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion works best
  • 2 cups Bell peppers Any color
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is best
For the Rice Base
  • 1.5 cups Uncooked long-grain rice Jasmine or basmati preferred
  • 3 cups Chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth or water
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley or green onions Chopped for garnish
  • 1 piece Lemon Optional squeeze for flavor

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sear Chicken: Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning, heat oil in a skillet, add chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes before removing from skillet.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced onion, chopped bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Toast Rice: Add uncooked rice to the skillet and stir, cooking for 1 minute until lightly toasted.
  4. Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth, bring to simmer, and nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet.
  5. Cook: Cover and reduce heat to low, cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Finish: Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, garnish with parsley or green onions, and add lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is meal prep friendly and can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.

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