Best Spicy Cajun Chicken Rice Recipes

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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
2 cups long grain white or wild rice
1 cup frozen peas
1 onion
1 red bell pepper, medium, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 bacon slices
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme with the salt and pepper. Toss half of this mixture with the chicken. Cook bacon in a 6-quart Dutch oven until crisp, about 5 minutes on medium-high heat. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Add the canola oil and chicken to the Dutch oven, and cook it for about three minutes, or until brown. Stir occasionally, and when done, transfer to a bowl. Add the red pepper, onion, and the rest of the spices to the pot, and stir and cook for five minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir, and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add the broth, peas, rice, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt, if desired. Heat the mixture on high until it boils, and then reduce to a simmer. Add the chicken and remaining juices, and cover to simmer for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked through.

Spicy Cajun Chicken & Rice image

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 cup rice (uncooked)
2.25 cups chicken broth
1 bell pepper
1 cilantro

Steps:

Season chicken breasts on both sides with about 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Drizzle a large pan or skillet (one that has a lid) with oil and cook chicken breasts for about 1 minute on each side over medium-high heat, just long enough to brown each side of the chicken. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add rice, peppers, chicken broth, and remaining 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (control the spiciness by adding more or less seasoning) and stir to combine.
Place chicken on top of the rice, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.