Best Easy Spicy Chicken And Rice Recipes

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

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

SPICY CHICKEN AND RICE

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As a working mom with two kids, I have little time to prepare something hearty during the week. This recipe is easily tossed together in the morning and fabulous to come home to at night. Both of my picky eaters love it! -Jessica Costello, Westminster, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
6 cups cooked brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green peppers, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, cumin and chipotle pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Stir in rice and beans; heat through. Garnish with cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SPICY RED CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 to 3 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips, or skinless, boneless breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered
1 tablespoon very finely chopped fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1/2 cup water
Toasted peanuts and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Steamed rice and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the coconut milk with the curry paste and fish sauce until combined. Heat a large skillet until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and heat until just smoking. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet in a single layer. Cook over high heat, turning once, until the chicken is browned but not cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and pour off the fat in the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the shiitake caps and stir-fry over high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger and garlic, stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, red curry mixture and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken and curry sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately with rice and lime wedges.