One Pan Bold Sweet Chili Cajun Chicken And Rice
One Pan Bold Sweet Chili Cajun Chicken And Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that melds the zesty kick of Cajun spices with the sweetness of chili sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also ensures minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and red bell pepper until softened (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, and sweet chili sauce. Mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Five minutes before serving, add frozen peas and stir gently.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg