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Cajun Chicken and Rice

Cajun Chicken and Rice is a rich and spicy dish that consists of a blend of Cajun spices, a creamy sauce, and tender chicken, all mixed with seasoned rice. It does have a kick to each bite (well, according to my taste buds), but if you love a flavorful dish with a little bit of heat from Cajun seasoning, you will love it! It also tastes just as delicious when reheated if you have any leftovers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Cajun Chicken and Rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 761kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 large red onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups (277.5 g) long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 3 cups (24 ounces / 720 g) chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
  • parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Make sure the rice is evenly coated with the seasoning.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, undisturbed, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. If the liquid has not been absorbed after 25 minutes, cook for 3-4 more minutes, keeping the pot covered.
  • While the rice is cooking, prepare the chicken. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted, add chicken. Cook 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent to keep warm while you make the sauce.

Sauce

  • To the same skillet over medium heat, add butter. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add Cajun seasoning and heavy cream. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up the browned bits for 3-5 minutes, or until heated through.
  • To the pot of cooked rice, add sauce and cooked chicken. Stir to combine.
  • Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 761kcal