Best 5 Cajun Chicken And Rice Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of Cajun cuisine, where bold flavors and aromatic spices come together to create a symphony of tastes. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for Cajun chicken and rice, a classic dish that captures the essence of Louisiana's vibrant culinary heritage. With its tender chicken, savory rice, and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on this flavorful adventure together.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE



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Mixed nuts add a savory richness to this spicy stovetop chicken dish that's served over Spanish rice.

Provided by EMSGECKO

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish rice mix
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare Spanish rice mix according to package directions. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, combine the flour, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour to coat.
  • Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Stir the nuts into the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Serve chicken on top of prepared Spanish rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP RECIPE



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Provided by á-2765

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 stewing chicken
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 tsp. pepper
1 med. onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 T, butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
3/4 cup orange juice
2 T. minced fresh cilantro
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in stockpot. Cover with water and add bay leaves, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to boil , reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hr or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth; set aside to cool. Stain broth discarding seasonings. Set aside 6 cups broth for the soup. Remove chicken from broth. Shred and set aside 3 cups chicken. (Save remaining chicken for another use.) In large stockpot, saute onion and celery in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, orange juice, cilantro, seasonings and reserved broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 min. or until veggies are tender. Stir in the cooked, drained rice, beans and reserved chicken. Heat. 1 1/2 cup equals 393 calories.

CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE - CAROLINA STYLE



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Excellent, juicy, divine chicken, rice and broccoli! A wonderful meal-in-one dish... Used this recipe on a Panthers vs. Saints football Sunday--in honor of the New Orleans Saints. Excellent game. I can't wait for the Panthers to play New Orleans again!

Provided by Fauve

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 -3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 1/4 cups uncooked white rice (do not use brown rice)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle Cajun spice evenly on each chicken breast.
  • Place chicken breasts in vegetable oil-sprayed cooking dish (large sized).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth and broccoli.
  • Pour this mixture on top and around chicken in casserole dish.
  • Cover with lid and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Remove casserole from oven; top with shredded Provolone and continue baking (uncovered, this time!) about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • NOTE: Unfortunately, brown rice does not perform as well as white in most recipes. Brown rice normally needs to be cooked nearly twice as long. For this reason, I do not recommend substituting brown rice for white in this particular recipe. :).

SMOTHERED CAJUN CHICKEN W/ RICE AND VEGGIES



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well i am going to try to explain to you how to make a dish i have made for many years but really by a pinch here and a pinch there. i never measure anything. but here goes and i hope you really enjoy this i know my family truely has....enjoy

Provided by jacquie cooper

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6-8 qt chicken quarters
1 tsp salt and pepper mixed
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 medium yellow onions chopped
1 small pinch of red pepper.
2 c brown or white rice
2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
veggies of your choice for 6 people

Steps:

  • 1. heat skillet up then add small amount of olive oil, add chopped onions while it is cooking add seasoning to chicken, then add chicken to skillet. you should have a frying sound.
  • 2. cook chicken til it golden brown on each side. now to remind you chicken being smothered like this doesnt brown as if it is being fried. it has a soft looking brown color. cooking about 15 minutes on each side. then add water covering over the chicken. let it cook for 35 minutes with the lid on it. checking it and stirring it making sure it doesn't stick to the bottom. when u know its done the chicken starts to fall apart. then let simmer til ready to eat.
  • 3. i always cook rice with this its the best. i use brown rice but you can use white. i am sure most of you know how to cook rice in rice pot. i would cook about 2 cups for 6 people. i always add about 2 teaspoons of olive oil for rice not to stick to bottom.
  • 4. while rice is cooking. you can cook veggies for 6 people. after all is down. set down together at table and eat and enjoy.

CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE



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In a recipe rut for cooking chicken breasts? Try an easy oven dish complete with rice, tomatoes, peppers and corn.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 box (6.8 oz) rice and vermicelli mix with Spanish seasonings
1 1/4 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1 tablespoon blackened seasoning or Cajun seasoning
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 7 oz each), skin removed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix bell peppers, corn, rice mix with seasonings, water and tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle blackened seasoning over chicken; place chicken on rice mixture in casserole.
  • Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1520 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To achieve a flavorful marinade, use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Adjust the quantities to your taste preferences.
  • For crispy chicken, pat the chicken pieces dry before coating them in the marinade. This will help the marinade adhere better and prevent the chicken from steaming.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is thoroughly cooked.
  • For fluffy rice, use a ratio of 1 cup of rice to 1 3/4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • To enhance the flavor of the rice, add a bay leaf, thyme sprig, or a few cloves of garlic to the cooking water.
  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and prevent clumping.

Conclusion:

This flavorful and satisfying Cajun chicken and rice dish is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its bold Cajun seasoning, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and spices to create your own unique variation of this classic recipe.

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