Description
This One-Pan Cajun Chicken Sausage & Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal that brings together tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, aromatic vegetables, and Cajun spices cooked with rice in one pan for easy cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sausage:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
Rice and Broth:
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken and Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and sausage until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, cook onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Rice and Spices: Stir in rice, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika until rice is coated.
- Add Broth and Cook: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then return chicken and sausage to the pan. Cover and cook on low heat for 18-20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cajun, One-Pan Meal, Chicken Sausage, Rice
