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A bowl of Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice Bowls topped with chopped green onions.

Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice Bowls

A one-pan meal with chicken and rice in a creamy Cajun sauce. This dish is simple to prepare and ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 562
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Large skillet with a lid
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Toss the cubed chicken with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the rice.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  6. Serve the creamy Cajun chicken and rice in bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions if you are using them.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to make the dish more or less spicy. For extra creaminess, stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese with the heavy cream.

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