Cajun Chicken Over Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts cut into large dice; 1 bell pepper sliced; 1 onion sliced; 5 garlic cloves sliced; 2 1/2 cups light cream; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning divided; 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice; salt; pepper; olive oil; fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts cut into large dice
1 bell pepper sliced
1 onion sliced
5 garlic cloves sliced
2 1/2 cups light cream
2 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning divided
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
salt
pepper
olive oil
fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

1
Place the large diced chicken into a bowl or small baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the flour and 2 Tbsp of the cajun seasoning. Toss the seasoning with the chicken to coat.
2
In a large saute pan, over medium high heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Brown the chicken on four sides, in batches so the pan isn't crowded. Remove from pan and set aside, you will finish cooking the chicken in a bit.
3
To the same pan, over medium heat, add a few more drizzles of olive oil if dry. Add in the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook until lightly caramelized.
4
To the veggies, stir in 1 1/2 Tbsp cajun seasoning. Add in the cream.
5
Add the chicken back into the pot and allow to simmer for about 12-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. The sauce will thicken slightly. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve overtop a mound of rice and garnish with some chopped parsley! Seriously delicious!!!!!

1077

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts cut into large dice, 1 bell pepper sliced, 1 onion sliced, 5 garlic cloves sliced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Over Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Chicken Over Rice

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