4.7 from 30 votes
Cajun Chicken and Rice Recipe
Whether you're tossing beads at a Mardi Gras party or planning a simple dinner, this one-pan Cajun chicken and rice is sure to please!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to season
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Rice:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Melt the butter and oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, onion, and green bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and additional Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy.
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Notes
- Storage: Store Cajun chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
469mg
(20%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1808IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1808IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.