Description
A comforting one-skillet meal featuring chicken, rice, and creamy Cajun flavors that brings the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Mix until combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use half-and-half as a lighter substitute for heavy cream. Feel free to add vegetables or swap chicken for tofu for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg