Cajun Chicken And Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken And Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken drumsticks; 2 chicken thighs; 1 onion, large; 1 pepper, large, cut into thin strips; 4 ounces sausage, andouille or 4 ounces other smoked sausage, slice 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 cup celery, sliced; 2 cups water; 1 cup rice, uncooked; 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces shrimp, large, raw, peeled; 1 cup okra, frozen

Servings: persons

2 chicken drumsticks
2 chicken thighs
1 onion, large
1 pepper, large, cut into thin strips
4 ounces sausage, andouille or 4 ounces other smoked sausage, slice 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup celery, sliced
2 cups water
1 cup rice, uncooked
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces shrimp, large, raw, peeled
1 cup okra, frozen

1
Use a large non-stick skillet, spray with nonstick spray.
2
Heat over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken and cook 5 minutes or until browned, turning once.
4
Add sausage, onion, pepper and celery, saute for 3 minutes or until sausage is browned.
5
Stir in water, rice and seasonings, bring to a boil.
6
Cover and simmer 15 minutes, until chicken and rice are almost tender.
7
Stir in shrimp and okra, cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring 1-2 times, until rice and okra are tender.
8
Serve with your favorite hot sauce.

416

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken drumsticks, 2 chicken thighs, 1 onion, large, 1 pepper, large, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken And Shrimp falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Chicken And Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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