One-Pot Cajun Chicken And Rice

Name: One-Pot Cajun Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning; 1 brown onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 1/2 cups roasted red pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 1 cup pitted olives; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
588 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

One-Pot Cajun Chicken And Rice

Kelsey Carr

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Flavorful One-Pot Cajun Chicken And Rice recipe calls for simple ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. It's healthy and delicious that perfectly served for lunch and dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 brown onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups roasted red pepper drained
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup pitted olives
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
1 lemon cut into wedges for serving

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Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and rub them with Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and partially cooked. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the rice, roasted red pepper, and chicken stock. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, then return the chicken thighs to the pot. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and moist and the chicken is cooked through.
Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it rest in the pot, covered, for 5 minutes before removing the lid. Top with olives, chopped parsley, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe Source: Taste
Patting the chicken dry with paper towels before rubbing it with cajun seasoning will help the seasoning stick better to the chicken and create a crispy skin when you cook it.
Cooking the seasoned chicken first to have all the flavors sealed into the meat. Top the chicken over rice and cook through to enhance the taste overall.
After the dish is done cooking, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld together and make the rice even more tender.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 588kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 1376mg (57%) Potassium 655mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2393IU (48%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 588 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	4people
Calories	588kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	33g	51%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	17g	85%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	111mg	37%
Sodium	1376mg	57%
Potassium	655mg	14%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	2393IU	48%
Vitamin C	44mg	49%
Calcium	94mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%