One Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice

One Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice

from lecremedelacrumb.com
35 min

Grab your favorite skillet and whip up this easy, ultra-flavorful Cajun Chicken and Rice! Made with just one pan, homemade Cajun seasoning mix, and ready in 30 minutes for a quick and simple family-favorite meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 mangoes (diced (optional))
  • handful cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (as needed)
  • 1 celery stalk (thinly sliced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced (I used red))
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth (I used low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning

Directions

  1. 1

    Rub olive oil all over chicken. Season with Cajun seasoning all over.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Once the butter is just melted, stir in the honey.

  3. 3

    Add chicken to the pan and brown for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add celery, bell peppers, and garlic to the pan and saute for 1 minute (there should be enough oil/butter left in the pan from the chicken but if not you can add 1 tablespoon of butter if needed).

  5. 5

    Stir in rice, cajun seasoning, and broth. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to a simmer (medium-low), return chicken to pan (place on top of rice), cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.

  7. 7

    Fluff rice with a fork and serve chicken and rice with a scoop of mangoes (or alternate option, see notes), fresh cilantro, and lime wedges for squeezing.