Cajun Ground Chicken and Rice
This Cajun Ground Chicken and Rice dish is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal perfect for weeknight dinners. It combines spicy Cajun seasonings with ground chicken and fluffy rice for a satisfying experience.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken lean
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning to taste
- 1 medium bell pepper chopped
- 0.5 cup frozen peas thawed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, and rice. Cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add peas and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.