Cajun chicken and rice: Discover a tasty one-pot wonder!
Cajun chicken and rice is a flavorful one-pot dish that combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and rice, creating a delicious meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg