Cajun Chicken and Rice Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Cajun Seasoning:

• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp thyme
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Chicken and Rice:

• 6 pieces bacon, sliced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cups white rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper and mix together.
2. Season chicken with half of the Cajun seasoning (the rest will be used later in the recipe) and salt and pepper as desired.
3. Add sliced bacon to a skillet over medium- low heat. Allow bacon to cook and render out the fat, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 tbsp butter and a drizzle of olive and increase the heat to medium. Add chicken and sear on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
4. Remove chicken from the skillet onto a plate. Add onions, peppers, and celery to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and a teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until everything begins to soften and become fragrant.
5. Add rice and stir into the vegetables. Add chicken stock, squeeze 1 lemon, and add chicken back into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. In a separate skillet or saucepan, add heavy cream, diced garlic, tomato paste, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Heat over low heat until mixture begins to thicken. Squeeze remaining lemon into the sauce and remove from the heat. Whisk ingredients together to ensure lemon juice is fully incorporated. Season with a pinch of salt.
7. Once rice is finished, pour sauce into the skillet with the chicken and rice. Mix together. Slice chicken and toss together.

Chicken coated in homemade Cajun seasoning, seared with bacon, celery, peppers, and onions, then cooked with rice in a creamy sauce—this easy weeknight meal is here to spice up your week! Grab a skillet and whip up our cajun chicken and rice recipe. A spicy chicken recipe with minimal cleanup, this flavorful meal of spicy goodness is an easy dinner recipe that everyone will love. Thanks to the homemade cajun seasoning, our cajun chicken has the perfect amount of heat. You only need simple ingredients to prepare the seasoning. The cajun spice consists of dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and chili pepper. Our cajun chicken and rice is easy to make, easy to prepare, and the leftovers taste great as well. If you enjoy our cajun chicken and rice recipe, check out our other chicken recipe ideas.

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