Cajun Chicken & Rice: Flavorful Comfort for Your Family Table
A delightful dish combining spicy Cajun flavors with tender chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes.
- Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and chicken is done.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg