Cajun Chicken Rice

If you're craving the ultimate comfort food, Cajun Chicken Rice is a must-try! Bursting with flavors from tender chicken and aromatic spices, this easy weeknight dinner promises to satisfy your appetite and warm your soul. Perfect for busy evenings, it combines simplicity with deliciousness—make it tonight!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
to taste salt and pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
½ medium yellow onion (diced)
½ cup diced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup long-grain white rice
2.25 cups slow-sodium chicken broth

Equipment

Wooden Spoon
Cutting Board
Skillet
Frying Pan
Saucepan

Method

Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
Melt the butter and olive oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2 to 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 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and additional Cajun seasoning, cooking 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 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy.

Notes

Tip 1: Rinse your rice until the water runs clear to reduce starch and prevent a gummy texture.
Tip 2: Taste test the rice before you remove the pan from the heat! That way, you can tell if it’s fully cooked or if it needs to be covered and cooked for a few more minutes.
Tip 3: Make sure your chicken broth is low sodium to avoid your rice being too salty.