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Cajun Chicken and Rice

This Cajun Chicken and Rice is a super flavorful one pan dinner with a kick of spice from the homemade Cajun seasoning!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 482 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
Chicken and Rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice, or long grain white rice
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • scallions for topping, optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
  2. Toss the cubed chicken in a tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
  3. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and brown for a couple minutes. Don't cook the chicken all the way through, it will finish cooking with the rice. Remove the chicken from the pan and onto a plate.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add in the onion and pepper and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the rice and then pour in the chicken broth. Bring it to a simmer and then add the chicken back into the pan. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  6. Once the rice is tender turn of the heat and let it steam for another 5 minutes to absorb any excess liquid. Top with sliced scallions and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482

% Daily Value*

Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.