Delicious one pan Cajun chicken and rice

This Cajun Chicken and Rice is a tasty 1 pan meal! Tender chicken and rice is cooked in an ultra flavorful Cajun seasoning. This is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights!Show more

Cajun Chicken & Rice

Ingredients

For the chicken
6-7 chicken thighs (I used bone in, skin removed)
onion powder
garlic powder
Cajun seasoning

For the rice
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning*

Directions
Season chicken on both sides with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Sear chicken smooth side down and cook for 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove, set aside and wipe pan clean.
Add more oil and sauté bell peppers, onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, and basmati rice.
Stir everything together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat all the way down to low, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20-22 minutes.
Remove chicken and fluff rice, return chicken to the pan.

Cajun seasoning used in this recipe:
Cajuns Choice Creole Seasoning 3.8 oz (Pack of 2) - Use for Grilling or Cooking Fish, Chicken, Pork, Steak, Vegetables, Burgers, Salmon, Soups, and anything else you want to Add Authentic Louisiana Flavoring to any Dish https://a.co/d/2VNAHn8

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