One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice
Add this lightly spiced One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice dish to your dinner rotation soon. Chicken and rice seasoned in Homemade Cajun Seasoning with peppers, onions, garlic and cooked in chicken broth. And it all cooked in one skillet for easy clean up!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 574kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast approximately 4 small chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 1/2 white onion finely diced
- 1 small red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
To serve and garnish (if desired)
- lime wedges
- cilantro or parsley chopped
Instructions
- Lightly flatten the chicken breast between two sheets of parchment paper. Flatten to about 1 1/2 inches in thickness. Coat both sides with the Cajun seasoning and rub into the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet set over high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and brown for about 2 minutes and flip over. Brown other side for about 2 minutes and remove the chicken from the skillet. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add remaining olive oil, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic and chili flakes. Stir to combine flavours.
- Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and give a good stir. Cook for about 5 - 8 minutes or until softened. Stir occasionally while cooking.
- Add the uncooked basmati rice to the skillet with the peppers. Stir quickly to combine with all the seasonings of the pan. Pour in the chicken broth and give a quick stir. Place the chicken breast back into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover and leave to cook for about 15 - 20 minutes. All broth should be absorbed and the rice fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and finish with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 574
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 112mg37%
Sodium 863mg38%
Potassium 909mg26%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 2501IU50%
Vitamin C 42mg51%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.