One Pan Cajun Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
Cajun Chicken & Rice Ingredients
• For the chicken 6-7 chicken thighs (I used bone in, skin removed)
onion powder garlic powder Cajun seasoning.
• For the rice 1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chicken broth 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning*
*Cajun seasoning used in this recipe:
Cajuns Choice Creole Seasoning 3.8 oz (Pack of 2) – Use for Grilling or Cooking Fish, Chicken, Pork, Steak, Vegetables, Burgers, Salmon, Soups, and anything else you want to Add Authentic Louisiana Flavouring to any Dish.
Cooking Method
Season chicken on both sides with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Sear chicken smooth side down and cook for 4 minutes.
Flip chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes.
Remove, set aside and wipe pan clean.
Add more oil and sauté bell peppers, onions, and garlic for 3 minutes.
Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, and basmati rice.
Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat all the way down to low, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20-22 minutes.
Remove chicken and fluff rice, return chicken to the pan.
