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One Pot Spicy Cajun Chicken & Rice

4.87 from 30 votes
One Pot Spicy Cajun Chicken & Rice | Creme de la Crumb
Easy and flavorful spicy cajun chicken with peppers and rice all cooked in one pot in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • 4-5 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided (store-bought OR see my easy homemade seasoning below!)
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked
  • 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 whole bell pepper , (any color, OR ½ of two kinds - I used yellow and red)
  • roughly chopped cilantro

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¾ teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts on both sides with about 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Drizzle a large pan or skillet (one that has a lid) with oil and cook chicken breasts for about 1 minute on each side over medium-high heat, just long enough to brown each side of the chicken. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add rice, peppers, chicken broth, and remaining 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (control the spiciness by adding more or less seasoning) and stir to combine.
  • Place chicken on top of the rice, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: I love to add a little sweetness to this dish by topping the chicken and rice with pineapple or mango salsa. Pick up some at the store, or whip up your own with mangoes, onions, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and a bit of salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 330 kcal, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 72 mg, Sodium: 1049 mg, Potassium: 660 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 1234 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 38 mg, Iron: 2 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany