One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
This One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and creamy rice cooked in one pot.
Equipment
- large heavy-bottomed pot
- Slotted spoon
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 ½ teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced (about ⅔ cup)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ½ cups whole or 2% milk
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Meanwhile, toss the chicken with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Add the chicken to the pot in a single layer and cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. (Chicken will not be cooked through at this point.)
- Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the rice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is starting to toast and smell fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the milk and broth or water and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally so that the rice doesn't stick to the bottom. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot, stir to combine, and bring back to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the scallions, and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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