One Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice

One Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice

Recipe by Matthew Cullum from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

2

2 servings

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup cajun spice, to taste, extra for seasoning chicken
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup rice
  • 15 oz chopped tomato, 1 can
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and then the cajun spice mix (store-bought or homemade)
  • Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
  • Add some more oil and fry the onions and peppers until softened.
  • Add the black beans and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and fry for a further minute.
  • Place the chicken back on and cover in chopped tomatoes.
  • Add chicken stock and more cajun spice (to taste).
  • Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

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