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Quick Cajun Chicken and Rice
One-skillet Cajun chicken and rice with peppers, herbs, and buttery toasted rice. Easy, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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1. In a large oven-safe skillet, combine 1 tablespoon butter, the chicken, Cajun seasoning, and Creole seasoning. Toss to coat. Set the skillet over medium-high heat and cook until the chicken is golden, about 3–⏱️ 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in the onion and peppers. Cook for another 3–⏱️ 4 minutes. Remove everything from the skillet and set aside.2. To the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter, the thyme, wild rice, and white rice. Cook, stirring, until the rice is lightly toasted, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Pour in 3 cups of broth or water and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil.3. Stir in the chicken and peppers, then add the soy sauce.4. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Cook for ⏱️ 10 minutes, until most of the liquid has absorbed into the rice but a little remains. 5. Serve warm, topped with fresh herbs.
creole seasoning1 teaspoon(14 ounce) diced tomatoes1 candry white rice1 cupsoy sauce2 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
658 kcal
serving Size
1 serving
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