Cajun Casserole Recipe

Name: Cajun Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 lb Canadian bacon, diced; 1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size chucks; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 6 large tomatoes, chopped; 15 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 1/4 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (how hot you want it??); 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (I use jasmine); 3 cups low sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 lb Canadian bacon, diced
1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size chucks
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
6 large tomatoes, chopped
15 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
2 teaspoons white pepper
1/4 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (how hot you want it??)
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice (I use jasmine)
3 cups low sodium chicken broth

1
Heat oil in a 12 to 14 inch frying pan over medium heat. Add your Canadian bacon and chicken, cook stirring often until browned on all sides, this takes about 6 minutes Then transfer the meat using a slotted spoon into a casserole pan (4-5 quart).
2
Next add onion, garlic, bell peppers, and celery to hot frying pan, cook until onions are soft (about 10 minutes). Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, thyme, white pepper, cayenne, and parsley; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce boils. Boil gently, uncovered for 5 minutes.
3
Finally pour sauce over meats, stir in rice and broth. Cover and bake at 375u00b0F oven until rice is tender to bite (about 45 minutes).

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 lb Canadian bacon, diced, 1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size chucks, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Casserole

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