One Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice

Name: One Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 750g boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3/4 tsp cooking salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 5 tsp smoked paprika; 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 brown onion chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 red capsicum cut into 1cm squares; 1 1/2 cups rice; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 3/4 tsp cooking salt

5 steps

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:46:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories539 kcal (27%)

Total Fat14.2 g (20%)

Carbs61 g (23%)

Sugars4.3 g (5%)

Protein38.2 g (76%)

Sodium669.7 mg (33%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Cut small chicken thighs into 2 pieces and larger ones into 3 pieces

Step 2

Mix seasoning ingredients in a small bowl

Step 3

Sprinkle chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 5 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning coating both sides

Step 4

Use big cast iron pot. Sear chicken for 2 mins on one side and 30 seconds on the other. Transfer to plate

Step 5

Add onion, garlic, capsicum and cook for 3 mins. Add remaining Cajun seasoning and rice and stir for 30 seconds. Add stock and salt for 30 seconds. Add chicken back. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 mins - do not stir or open lid