Cajun Rice Pilaf (Rice Cooker) Recipe

Name: Cajun Rice Pilaf (Rice Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 t beef bouillon powder or crystals); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup bacon bits (or 4 oz finely diced ham, kielbasa or andouille sausage); 1/2 small onion (for 1/2 c diced); 1 small celery rib (for 1/2 c diced); 1 cup long grain rice

Servings: persons

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 t beef bouillon powder or crystals)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup bacon bits (or 4 oz finely diced ham, kielbasa or andouille sausage)
1/2 small onion (for 1/2 c diced)
1 small celery rib (for 1/2 c diced)
1 cup long grain rice

1
Pour chicken broth into rice cooker.
2
Crumble bouillon cube to a powder and add to broth.
3
Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and pepper.
4
Add bacon bits, diced onion, diced celery, and rice. Stir well.
5
Turn rice cooker on ad cook until machine shuts off (or shifts to WARM mode) and rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
6
Stir and fluff rice with fork (or paddle utensil provided with rice cooker) and serve.
7
STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients, except rice, to medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender, appx 17 minutes. Stir and fluff rice with fork and serve.
8
NOTES: You may add up to 1/3 c additional veggies, such as diced bell peppers or cooked red beans.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 t beef bouillon powder or crystals), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Cajun Rice Pilaf (Rice Cooker) 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.

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Cajun Rice Pilaf (Rice Cooker)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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