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

mary oduor
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I love the spice blend, which gives the dish a nice kick without being overpowering. I highly recommend t


Yonatan Misganaw
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Yum!


make up squad
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cooked them in a skillet instead of baking them. The chicken was still very tender and flavorful. I served the chicken and rice with a side of collard gree


Lazara Portuondo
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The chicken was very tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, even if I toned down the spice blend a bit.


muhiz azeez
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The Cajun chicken was delicious, but the rice was a bit bland. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the rice.


Mohsan Sabri
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This Cajun chicken and rice dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I loved the spice blend, which gave the dish a nice kick without being overpowering. I will definitely be making t