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Cajun Chicken and Rice

Cajun Chicken and Rice: A Flavor-Packed One-Pan Delight

This Cajun Chicken and Rice recipe is a deliciously easy, one-pan dish packed with flavor and perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts Diced
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Uncooked
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped
  • 1 cup Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the bell peppers, onion, and celery, cooking until soft.
  4. Add the rice, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning, bringing to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in the green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables and spices to suit your taste.

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