Cajun Chicken and Rice

Name: Cajun Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 piece boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp oil; 1 piece onion; 0.5 piece red bell pepper; 0.5 piece green bell pepper; 1 piece celery stalk; 1 piece Roma tomato; 1.5 tsp Creole seasoning; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 4 clove garlic cloves; 2 cup jasmine rice; 4 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp adobo seasoning; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 piece bay leaves; 4 piece fresh thyme sprigs

Cajun · 15 mins

A bold, smoky one-pan meal featuring seared Cajun-spiced chicken thighs nestled over fragrant jasmine rice cooked in savory chicken broth with colorful peppers, celery, and tomato. Rich layers of Creole seasoning, garlic, and thyme make every bite deeply satisfying.

By james

Servings

4 piece boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp oil
1 piece onion
0.5 piece red bell pepper
0.5 piece green bell pepper
1 piece celery stalk
1 piece Roma tomato
1.5 tsp Creole seasoning
1 tbsp tomato paste
4 clove garlic cloves
2 cup jasmine rice
4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp adobo seasoning
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
2 piece bay leaves
4 piece fresh thyme sprigs

Calories

824 kcal

Protein

46g

Carbs

53g

Fat

49g

Fiber

Sugar

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Season & Sear Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry and season with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and black pepper.

4 piece boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
2. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned on both sides, then remove from pan and set aside.

2 tbsp oil
Build the Base

3. Sauté the diced onion, bell peppers, celery, and tomato in the same pan until softened.

1 piece onion, 0.5 piece red bell pepper, 0.5 piece green bell pepper, 1 piece celery stalk, 1 piece Roma tomato
4. Stir in the Creole seasoning and tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

1.5 tsp Creole seasoning, 1 tbsp tomato paste
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4 clove garlic cloves
6. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute.

2 cup jasmine rice
Simmer & Finish

7. Pour in the chicken broth and add the adobo seasoning, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs.

4 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp adobo seasoning, 0.2 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 piece bay leaves, 4 piece fresh thyme sprigs
8. Place the seared chicken back on top of the rice.
9. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
10. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs, fluff the rice, and serve.

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