Description
A flavorful Cajun Chicken Sausage Rice cooked in one pan with smoky sausage, tender chicken, and bold Cajun spices.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage; brown 5–7 minutes and set aside.
2. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the same pan; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add rice, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika; stir to coat evenly.
5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Return chicken and sausage to the pan; cover and cook 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
7. Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For more spice, add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
Store leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Sausage Rice, one pan meal, Cajun rice dish