cajun chicken and rice
My family loves spice. This is a quick and easy recipe with just enough cajun spice.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 - boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 1/2 lbs)
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large bell pepper (your choice of color), chopped
- 6 - green onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 3 ounces bacon pieces
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (14 oz) reduced sodium chicken broth
How To Make cajun chicken and rice
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Step 1Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks. Sprinkle with cajun seasoning. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
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Step 2In same skillet, cook pepper, three-fourths of green onions and celery for 5 minutes, or until pepper is crisp-tender. Add uncooked rice to skillet and cook 1 minute.
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Step 3Return chicken to skillet. Stir in bacon pieces, salsa and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice has absorbed liquid and chicken is done (internal temperature should reach 170 degrees F.
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Step 4Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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