Description
A bold and flavorful one-pot Cajun chicken and rice recipe with tender chicken thighs, seasoned rice, and colorful veggies. Easy to make and even easier to clean up.
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for rice)
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed and drained
1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned, then remove from pan.
2. Add another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté onion and bell peppers for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and thyme. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the rice until coated. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the cooked chicken back on top.
5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Use low-sodium broth to better control saltiness.
Letting the pot rest off heat before uncovering gives you fluffy, evenly cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice, Cajun Chicken Rice Recipes, Chicken and Dirty Rice, Spicy Cajun Chicken Meal