Cajun Chicken and Rice (Easy One-Pan Recipe!)
This Cajun Chicken and Rice recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make spicy chicken and rice on the stovetop with this easy, one-pan recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 412calories
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional garnish: Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot or frying pan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pot. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and broth. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed into the rice and chicken has warmed through.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro if using.
Notes
- If you can, I highly recommend using organic chicken and grass-fed butter in this recipe for maximum health benefits.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 412calories | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1241IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg