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Creamy Cajun Chicken Skillet with Rice

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Make a rich and spicy Cajun chicken and rice dish quickly in one skillet for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces generously with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the uncooked rice, coating it with the pan drippings and spices. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  7. Stir the heavy cream and the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and frozen peas until the cheese is melted and the peas are heated through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the Cajun seasoning.
  • If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cream, add a splash more broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Use pre-cooked rice if you want to speed up the process, adding it in step 6 after the broth has reduced slightly.

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