Spice up your dinner with this Quick Cajun Chicken Jambalaya! This flavorful one-pan dish combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice infused with bold Cajun seasoning. It’s a true crowd-pleaser; you can have it on the table in just 25 minutes.
Quick and easy to make, this Chicken jambalaya is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a savory side dish to complement your favorite meal. Serve it warm and garnish with fresh green onions for a wholesome and hearty treat! Read the recipe to discover all the details!
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Recipe Details
Difficulty: easy4
servings25
minutesIngredients
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
250g of diced chicken breast
200g of canned diced tomatoes
150g of long-grain rice
400ml of chicken broth
1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
100g of frozen peas
100g of sliced green onions for garnish
Notes
- Don’t forget to avoid rinsing!
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- large skillet
- spatula
- measuring cups
- knife
- cutting board
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced chicken breast, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Add canned diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fold in the frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Once cooked, fluff the jambalaya with a fork and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 350kcal
- Carbs: 40g
- Proteins: 30g
- Fats: 10g