Cajun Chicken and Rice

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Cajun Chicken & Rice Skillet

Cajun Chicken & Rice Skillet is a bold, flavorful one-pan dish featuring seasoned chicken, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice with Cajun spices. It’s easy to prepare, versatile, and perfect for weeknight dinners. [oai_citation:0‡Smokin' and Grillin' with AB](https://smokinandgrillinwitab.com/cajun-chicken-rice-skillet-a-one-pan-flavor-explosion/)

Ingredients

For the Chicken

For the Rice

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil. Coat both sides with Cajun seasoning. [oai_citation:14‡Smokin' and Grillin' with AB](https://smokinandgrillinwitab.com/cajun-chicken-rice-skillet-a-one-pan-flavor-explosion/)
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Stir in the honey, then sear the chicken 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside. [oai_citation:15‡Smokin' and Grillin' with AB](https://smokinandgrillinwitab.com/cajun-chicken-rice-skillet-a-one-pan-flavor-explosion/)
  3. In the same skillet, add celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté about 1 minute until fragrant. [oai_citation:16‡Smokin' and Grillin' with AB](https://smokinandgrillinwitab.com/cajun-chicken-rice-skillet-a-one-pan-flavor-explosion/)
  4. Add the uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. [oai_citation:17‡Smokin' and Grillin' with AB](https://smokinandgrillinwitab.com/cajun-chicken-rice-skillet-a-one-pan-flavor-explosion/)
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and rice is tender. [oai_citation:18‡Smokin' and Grillin' with AB](https://smokinandgrillinwitab.com/cajun-chicken-rice-skillet-a-one-pan-flavor-explosion/)
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges or mango salsa if desired. [oai_citation:19‡Smokin' and Grillin' with AB](https://smokinandgrillinwitab.com/cajun-chicken-rice-skillet-a-one-pan-flavor-explosion/)

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Variations

What to Serve With

Storage Instructions

Notes

This recipe is inspired by Cajun cooking, a style known for bold spices and rich flavor combinations. [oai_citation:34‡en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_rice?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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