Name: Easy One Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice for Busy Nights
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast – 1½ pounds (680 g), cut into bite-sized pieces; Olive oil – 2 tablespoons; Onion – 1 medium (150 g), diced; Bell peppers – 1 red and 1 green (240 g total), diced; Garlic – 4 cloves (12 g), minced; Long-grain white rice – 1½ cups (300 g); Chicken broth – 3 cups (720 ml); Cajun seasoning – 2 tablespoons; Paprika – 1 teaspoon; Dried thyme – ½ teaspoon; Salt – ¾ teaspoon; Black pepper – ½ teaspoon; Green onions – 2 tablespoons, sliced (optional)

Description

A quick and comforting one-pot meal made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and bold Cajun spices—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast – 1½ pounds (680 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Onion – 1 medium (150 g), diced
Bell peppers – 1 red and 1 green (240 g total), diced
Garlic – 4 cloves (12 g), minced
Long-grain white rice – 1½ cups (300 g)
Chicken broth – 3 cups (720 ml)
Cajun seasoning – 2 tablespoons
Paprika – 1 teaspoon
Dried thyme – ½ teaspoon
Salt – ¾ teaspoon
Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
Green onions – 2 tablespoons, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken, season with half the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, and brown for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onion and bell peppers in the same pan for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in rice, remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, and thyme.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Return chicken to the pan, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
Rest for 5 minutes, fluff, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level. Add vegetables or a splash of cream at the end for variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes