Cajun Chicken And Rice (Printable Recipe)

Bold Cajun chicken and rice made easy in one pan with minimal prep and big flavor.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
04 - 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
05 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ For the Rice and Vegetables

06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
10 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
12 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
14 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ For Serving

15 - Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
16 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Coat chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and garlic until softened and fragrant.
03 - Add uncooked rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to coat and lightly toast.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle additional Cajun seasoning and optional paprika. Nestle chicken back into the pan.
05 - Cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
06 - Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven for even cooking.
02 - Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on heat preference.
03 - Let dish rest covered for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.

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