Description
This spicy Southern classic is a celebration of bold flavor—loaded with juicy chicken, veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice. It’s a one-pot wonder that brings serious comfort and heat to your table in under an hour.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups long grain white rice
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: sliced green onions, hot sauce, or cooked andouille sausage for extra kick
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and half the Cajun seasoning. Sear until browned, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion, pepper, and celery until softened (5–6 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, remaining spices, and the browned chicken. Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and garnish with green onions or hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 / serving
- Sugar: 4g / serving
- Fat: 12g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g / serving
- Fiber: 2g / serving
- Protein: 32g / serving