Cajun Chicken Rice Recipes

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CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE



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Mixed nuts add a savory richness to this spicy stovetop chicken dish that's served over Spanish rice.

Provided by EMSGECKO

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish rice mix
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare Spanish rice mix according to package directions. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, combine the flour, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour to coat.
  • Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Stir the nuts into the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Serve chicken on top of prepared Spanish rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CAJUN CHICKEN



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Cajun-style grilled chicken breasts for varied meals such as Caesar salad, sandwiches, and a dinner entree! Cajun Chicken can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Wood Halsey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons dried Italian-style seasoning
garlic powder to taste
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 620.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Cheesy Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe with sausage and peppers! This amazing rice bake is similar to jambalaya, yet easier to make.

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cup dried long grain rice
1 large boneless chicken breast, (1/2 - 3/4 pounds)
14 ounces andouille sausage
14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes ((1 can))
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups Borden® Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shreds
1/4 cup chopped scallions (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes to soften.
  • Chop the chicken breast into 3/4-inch chunks and slice the andouille sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
  • In a 3-quart baking dish, combine the rice, sauteed veggies, chicken, sausage, canned tomatoes, cajun seasoning, and 1 cup Borden® Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shreds. Stir and pour the broth over the top. Gently shake the pan to make sure all the rice is submerged in the broth. Then cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 60+ minutes, until the rice is tender.
  • Remove the foil and fluff the rice with a fork. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese and chopped scallions over the top. Bake uncovered another 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE SOUP



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We enjoy this comforting, spicy soup frequently in our household. It's really good served with hot corn bread. -Lisa Hammond, Higginsville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 stewing chicken (about 6 pounds)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
12 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large stockpot; cover with water. Add the bay leaves, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from broth; set aside to cool. Strain broth, discarding seasonings. Set aside 6 cups broth for the soup; save remaining broth for another use. Skim fat from soup broth. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Shred and set aside 3 cups chicken (save remaining chicken for another use). , In a large stockpot, saute onion and celery in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, orange juice, cilantro, seasonings and reserved broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the rice, beans and reserved chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE



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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.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
2 1/4 cups chicken broth (I used low sodium)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Rub olive oil all over chicken. Season with Cajun seasoning all over.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Once the butter is just melted, stir in the honey.
  • Add chicken to the pan and brown for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add rice, cajun, seasoning, and broth to the pan and give it a good stir. Bring to a boil.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 628 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE



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Easy cajun chicken and rice recipe.

Provided by kevinandamanda.com

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cajun or Creole Seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups diced onions and bell peppers
1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine rice, water (or broth) and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 14 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside when done. Keep covered.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Season generously with cajun seasoning. Add one tablespoon of the olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown on the other side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, increase heat to high, and when the oil is hot, carefully add the onions and bell peppers. Add more seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and browned.
  • Add the tomatoes to the onions and bell peppers, then add the chicken back in, along with any juices that may have collected on the plate. Add the cooked rice and stir until well combined. Add the cheese if desired and stir well to combine

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Sugar 6.4 g, Sodium 1286.5 mg, Fat 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 37.5 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg

ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cajun spice, onion, bell pepper, black beans, rice, chopped tomato, chicken stock, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, hot paprika, black pepper, onion salt, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

Provided by Matthew Cullum

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken breasts
¼ cup cajun spice, to taste, extra for seasoning chicken
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup rice
15 oz chopped tomato, 1 can
1 ¾ cups chicken stock
olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and then the cajun spice mix (store-bought or homemade)
  • Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
  • Add some more oil and fry the onions and peppers until softened.
  • Add the black beans and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and fry for a further minute.
  • Place the chicken back on and cover in chopped tomatoes.
  • Add chicken stock and more cajun spice (to taste).
  • Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

CAJUN CHICKEN



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Make and share this Cajun Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef lamore

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon, fried, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in skillet remove bacon set aside to cool.
  • Chop up green pepper onions celery and garlic place in skillet with bacon grease. Sauté till tender. Crumble up bacon and add to vegetables. Remove from grease and put in crock pot.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning on chicken thighs. Brown in grease from bacon and then put chicken in crock pot with vegetables. Pour juices from bacon and vegetables over chicken.
  • Pour tomatoes over chicken and add the other tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Cover and cook on low in crock pot 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve over noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 273.8, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3, Protein 18

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