Chicken, rice, and Cajun spices meld in a flavorful, quick-cooking skillet bursting with savory warmth.
# Components:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
02 - 1 cup long grain white rice
03 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
04 - 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
05 - 1 cup chopped onion
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
→ Seasonings
08 - 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ Cooking Oils
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# Method Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
02 - Add chopped onion, diced bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
04 - Pour in the rice, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
05 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
06 - Remove skillet from heat and allow to rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
