One Pan Southwest Blackened Cajun Chicken with Rice
An amazing one pan meal with tender and juicy cajun blackened chicken over delicious southwest rice! This meal became an instant favorite at our house!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can drained black beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- fresh chopped parsley
- sliced avocado
Steps
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In a large skillet heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Rub the 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts with the 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, and cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate covered in foil.
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Add the 2 cups long grain rice, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 (15-ounce) can drained black beans, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon cumin to the skillet.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover for 20-25 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
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Add the chicken back to the pan and cover until the chicken is heated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and sliced avocado if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| boneless skinless chicken breasts | 6 | - | - |
| cajun seasoning | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| long grain rice | 2 cups | - | - |
| chicken broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| 1 | - | - | |
| 1 | - | - | |
| chili powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| paprika | 0.25 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 50 |
| cumin | 0.25 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 88 |
| fresh chopped parsley | - | - | - |
| sliced avocado | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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