Description
A flavorful one-pan meal with Cajun chicken sausage, tender chicken, and rice cooked in a rich tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz Cajun chicken sausage, sliced into coins
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (optional, for color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained (or 1/2 cup tomato sauce for a smoother gravy)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (start with 1 1/2 tbsp if you like mild)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional—depends on sausage/broth)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
- Chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove to a plate.
- Add chicken pieces to the same pan. Cook 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in rice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Toast 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir the browned sausage back in. Cover 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Fluff with a fork and top with green onions and parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Use tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes for a smoother texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg