Cajun Chicken and Rice Skillet

Tender chicken, delicious veggies, and Cajun spices are combined with perfectly cooked rice in this skillet recipe for Cajun Chicken and Rice. Its a tasty and simple dinner thats ideal for hectic weeknights.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 2 cups white rice
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a big skillet over medium heat

Cook the diced chicken for five to six minutes, or until browned

Add the minced garlic, bell pepper, and diced onion

Simmer the vegetables for 45 minutes, or until they are soft

Add the pepper, salt, and Cajun seasoning and stir

Add the diced tomatoes, rice, and chicken broth

Mix thoroughly to blend

After bringing the mixture to a boil, turn down the heat

After the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes

Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley