Loaded Cajun Chicken Sausage Rice
Loaded Cajun Chicken Sausage Rice is a vibrant one-skillet dish that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana straight to your table. With tender chicken, spicy sausage, and colorful bell peppers mingling with fluffy rice, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. In just one pot, you’ll create a satisfying meal that’s not only delicious but visually appealing, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz Cajun sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cube the chicken and slice the sausage into rounds. Dice the onion and bell peppers.
- Sauté the meats: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Cook the veggies: In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers; sauté until soft (4-5 minutes).
- Add garlic and rice: Stir in minced garlic for one minute, then add rice, coating each grain.
- Combine everything: Return meats to the skillet with Cajun seasoning; pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
- Let it cook: Cover tightly and reduce heat; let simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg