Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice Bowls: A Quick and Delicious Dinner
A hearty meal featuring chicken, rice, and a creamy cajun sauce for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the rice and cajun seasoning, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
- Finally, stir in heavy cream and heat through before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cajun seasoning to taste.
- Serve with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg