Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and Cajun spices over a bed of rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add the rice and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage for variation.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg