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Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls

Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls

A quick and easy recipe for Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls, perfect for busy weeknights. Inspired by Louisiana flavors, this dish features tender chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce served over rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • to taste Hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and mix well.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
    1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup chopped onion
  4. Add the minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    1/2 cup chicken broth
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
    1/2 cup heavy cream
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it with the creamy Cajun sauce.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  8. Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with the creamy Cajun chicken and chopped bell peppers.
    2 cups cooked rice, 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and a dash of hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately!
    1/4 cup chopped green onions, to taste Hot sauce