Description
Dive into a flavor-packed culinary experience with Loaded Cajun Chicken Sausage Rice. This one-pot wonder combines juicy chicken thighs, smoky Cajun sausage, and vibrant bell peppers, all enveloped in zesty Cajun seasonings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish will ignite your taste buds and leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a delightful meal that brings the spirit of Louisiana right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 12 oz Cajun sausage (smoked)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 medium bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Cube chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Slice the Cajun sausage into half-moons; add to the skillet along with Cajun seasoning. Mix well.
- Add rice and chicken broth; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg