One Pan Cajun Chicken & Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1.5 cup long grain white rice (rinsed)
• 3 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Stir in the rinsed rice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, toasting the rice for about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

8. 8

   Return the chicken to the pan, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños. Ensure the rice is rinsed well to prevent it from becoming too gummy in the one-pan format.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• chicken
• rice
• cajun
• one-pan
• easy-dinner