Description
A flavorful one-pot dish featuring chicken, rice, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in rice and Cajun seasoning.
- Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For spicier jambalaya, add hot sauce.
- Try adding shrimp or sausage for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Jambalaya, Cajun rice, one-pot meals