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Quick Cajun Chicken and Mixed Rice Bowl

This quick and hearty Cajun chicken and mixed rice bowl offers a burst of bold flavors. Juicy bite-size chicken pieces are tossed with colorful vegetables and a store-bought Cajun spice blend, then served over a medley of fluffy, perfectly cooked wild and basmati rice.
5
35 min
TOTAL TIME
592
CALORIES
$3.19
PER SERVING
Quick Cajun Chicken and Mixed Rice Bowl
Ingredients
RICE
4 SERVINGS
Basmati Rice
1 cup basmati rice
Low-sodium Chicken Broth
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Wild Rice
1 cup wild rice
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Canned Diced Tomatoes
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
divided
Soy Sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
Red Bell Pepper
1 large red bell pepper
chopped
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Onion
1 whole onion
chopped
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into bite size pieces
Cajun Seasoning
3 tbsp cajun seasoning
Orange Bell Pepper
1 large orange bell pepper
chopped
Fresh Parsley
2 tbsp fresh parsley
chopped
Directions
RICE
10 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Add the wild and basmati rice and chicken broth into a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked and has absorbed the broth.
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
3
While the rice is cooking, heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces into the skillet, toss them with the Cajun seasoning, and stir-fry until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Stir in the soy sauce, toss the chicken to coat evenly, then remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
6
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the chopped red and orange bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5-10 minutes.
7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the diced tomatoes, and let it simmer until most of the tomato juice has evaporated.
8
Remove skillet from heat. Combine the chicken and vegetable mixture with the cooked rice, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Health Info
Macros
54g
CARBS
22g
FAT
45g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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