Description
A flavorful Cajun chicken dish served with fluffy rice and sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- ½ cup green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Melt the butter and oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, onion, and green bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and additional Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy.
- Serve garnished with fresh lemon and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the Cajun seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg