Cajun Chicken Rice Skillet: Easy Weeknight Flavor Adventure
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This Cajun Chicken & Rice Skillet is a quick and delicious meal that brings bold flavors to your weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breast and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the mix.
- Add the rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked.
- Stir in peas and cook for an additional few minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg