Description
Make this flavorful, creamy Cajun chicken and rice dish in one skillet for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and frozen peas. Cook until the peas are heated through and the cheese is melted into the sauce.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed before serving directly from the pan.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning used on the chicken.
- If you prefer pasta instead of rice, use 8 ounces of penne or orzo and adjust the broth/liquid amount according to the pasta package directions.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if desired; adjust cooking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 155