One-Pan Cajun Chicken Sausage & Rice for Easy Weeknight Wins

One-Pan Cajun Chicken Sausage & Rice is a vibrant dish with juicy chicken and smoky sausage mingling with fluffy rice and bold spices, perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Protein

1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound Andouille sausage Pre-cooked

For the Grains

1 cup Long-grain rice Can substitute with farro, bulgur, or couscous

For the Spice Blend

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Make your own or use store-bought

For the Vegetables

1 cup Bell peppers Any color, diced
1 medium Onion Diced, optional

For Cooking

3 cups Chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth or water
3 tablespoons Olive oil

Equipment

Large skillet or pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Gather your ingredients. Wash and chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, slice the sausage, and dice the bell peppers and onion.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Add another tablespoon of olive oil, then toss in the sliced sausage and sauté for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Stir in the rice, then pour in chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed. Stir occasionally.
Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with parsley and lemon, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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