Cajun Chicken Rice

Cajun Chicken Rice is a 30-minute protein packed dinner. Pick estimates $5.28 a serving, above the catalog average of $5.05, with 42g of protein and 550 kcal. You need stove and 8 ingredients.

• 30 minCook time
• $5.28Est. cost
• 550Calories
• 42gProtein
• 56gCarbs
• 14gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍗Chicken BreastMeat & Seafood5 oz
• 🍚Basmati RicePantry2 oz
• 🌶️Cajun SeasoningPantry1 tbsp
• 🫑Bell PepperProduce½ piece
• 🧅Yellow OnionProduce½ piece
• 🧄GarlicProduce2 clove
• 🥣Chicken BrothPantry1 cup
• 🫒Olive OilPantry1 tbsp

Method

1. Dice the chicken and coat it in the cajun seasoning.
2. Brown the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
3. Cook the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the same pan for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the rice, then pour in the chicken broth.
5. Return the chicken, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve straight from the pan.

You'll need

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