Description
Juicy chicken thighs baked in a smoky Cajun rice with red beans, peppers, and tomatoes. A hearty, flavorful one-pan meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 Chicken Thighs (Bone-in (either skin-on or skinless, depending on preference))
- 2 tbsp Cajun Spice Mix* (divided)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil* (divided)
- 1 cup (237 ml) small Yellow Onion - peeled and diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper - diced
- 1 cup (237 ml) Long Grain Rice
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) Chicken Stock (or broth)
- 1 15 ounce (425 g) Can Red Beans - drained and rinsed
- 1 15 ounce (425 g) Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes WITH their juices
- Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Sliced Jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Season chicken on all sides with 1 ½ tablespoons of Cajun spice mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, straight-sided skillet (with a tight-fitting lid) over medium-high heat. Add chicken (skin side down) and cook until browned all over, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- If using skinless chicken thighs or pan is dry, add remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and bell pepper. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the rice, stirring to coat. Add the stock, beans, diced tomatoes, and remaining ½ tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and increase heat to medium-high.
- Add the chicken, skin side up, back to the skillet, nestling it on top of/partially in the rice. Bring contents to a simmer. Immediately cover the skillet with the lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the lid. Continue to bake, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and jalapenos, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the Cajun spice mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- To make this a vegetarian dish, substitute the chicken with 1 block of firm tofu, pressed and cubed.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150