Description
One Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings the vibrant taste of the South right to your table. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken thighs, colorful bell peppers, and a savory blend of spices, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish offers a delightful mix of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that will satisfy every appetite. Plus, it’s easily customizable—feel free to add your favorite veggies or adjust the heat level to suit your family’s taste. Enjoy a hearty meal that’s as simple as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large bell peppers (green and red), chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- Sauté onion and bell peppers in the same pot until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic.
- Add rice, stirring to coat; then pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook an additional 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg