Description
Cajun Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pot meal that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana right to your kitchen. This dish features tender chicken simmered with vibrant bell peppers, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice, creating a comforting and satisfying experience. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the rice until coated with juices, then add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Mix in bell peppers, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 84mg