Cajun Chicken Recipe

4.70 from 10 votes

Cajun Chicken is a flavor packed one pan dinner that will take you straight to the heart of Louisiana! Juicy, Cajun seasoned chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and served atop a pillow of crazy good rice.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 469kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to season
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Rice

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ yellow onion diced
½ cup diced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup long grain white rice
2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Salt and pepper, 2 teaspoons 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.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ yellow onion, ½ cup diced green bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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.
1 cup long grain white rice, 2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth

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Notes

Storage: Store Cajun chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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