ONE POT SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE

Easy and flavorful spicy cajun chicken with peppers and rice all cooked in one pot in just 30 minutes!

Author: Tiffany

Recipe type: Main Dish

Cuisine: Cajun

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 whole bell pepper (any color, OR ½ of two kinds - I used yellow and red)
• roughly chopped cilantro
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
• 4-5 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided (store-bought OR see my easy homemade seasoning below!)
• 1 cup rice (uncooked)
• 2¼ cups low sodium chicken broth

homemade cajun seasoning

• heaping ½ teaspoon oregano
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with about 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Drizzle a large pan or skillet (one that has a lid) with oil and cook chicken breasts for about 1 minute on each side over medium-high heat, just long enough to brown each side of the chicken. Transfer to a plate.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and add rice, peppers, chicken broth, and remaining 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (control the spiciness by adding more or less seasoning) and stir to combine.
3. Place chicken on top of the rice, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.