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A plate of Cajun Chicken and Rice with diced vegetables, garnished with chopped herbs, sits on a white surface next to a small bowl of fresh parsley and a striped napkin with a fork.
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Cajun Chicken and Rice

This Cajun Chicken and Rice recipe is a bold, comforting one-pot meal made with tender chicken, long grain rice, and Cajun spices. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights with minimal clean up!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Let Sit:5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $10.84, $2.71 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon minced garlic)
  • 1 ½ cup Long Grain White Rice
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth
  • Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add in 4 diced chicken breasts. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Sauté for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Add in 1 small onion (diced) and diced red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until they are tender.
  • Stir in the 1 1/2 cup long grain rice, 1 1/2 Tablespoons cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 Tablespoon butter and 3 cups chicken broth.
  • Bring the mixture to a low simmer.
  • Cover and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove the lid, let sit for 5 minutes and then it’s ready to serve topped with the fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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Notes

 
Recipe Tips
  • Cooking Dish - Make sure not to lift the lid once the rice is cooking as it will slow down the cooking of the rice.  
  • Large Skillet - Make sure to use a large enough skillet to make sure that everything cooks evenly.
  • Chicken and Veggies - Cut the chicken and vegetables about the same size so it cooks evenly.
Variations Ideas
  • Spice Level - If you are sensitive to spices, reduce the cajun seasoning to 1 Tablespoon and if you love spice, increase it to 2. 
  • Add more Veggies - Make this one pot dish veggie packed by adding in peas, corn, or green beans.
  • Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice - Stir in a splash of cream or a half of block of softened cream cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1398mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2708IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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