One Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice
Making one pot meals can really simply your life and it does not mean you lost any flavor as with this One Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice
Servings 8 people
Calories 510kcal
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken wings reserved
- 2 Tbsp All purpose Cajun seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Mesquite BBQ rub
- 1 Whole Smoked sausage diced
- 1/4 Whole Red, orange & green pepper sliced
- 1 Small Yellow onion sliced
- 15 Ounces Can Fire Roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 Bunch Parlsey rough chop
- 3 Cups Homemade chicken stock
- 1 1/2 Cups White Rice
- 2 Ears Fresh corn (or frozen) heated in microwave and colonels removed
- 1 Tbsp Canola oil
Instructions
- Begin by liberally applying the spice to the chicken and set aside.
- Next, heat the oil in the pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add the diced sausage and cook until browned. Should take 4 - 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Next, using the remaining oil, add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides - 3 - 4 minutes per side. Remove from pot and set aside. (I break down my own chickens now, so I have skin on and my breasts have no bones.)
- Remove extra oil (fat) in pot so 1 tbsp remains. Add in the onions and peppers and a little bit more of the spices and carmelize for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Add in the parsley and mix well. Now start layering in the next ingredients beginning with the corn, then the fire roasted tomatoes and then the sausage and rice.
- Mix everything well and coat the rice for a minute or two. Add in the stock and mix well. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- Finish by adding the chicken back in. Cover with a lid and let simmer for 30 - 45 minutes. Check for doneness.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition is an estimate per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g