EASY Cajun Chicken Rice Skillet
Cajun Chicken & Rice Skillet is an easy one-pan dinner with seasoned chicken, tender rice, and vegetables.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 mangoes diced (optional)
- Handful fresh cilantro chopped
For the Rice
- 1 tablespoon butter if needed
- 1 celery stalk thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
For Serving
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil.
- Coat both sides evenly with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Stir the honey into the melted butter until combined.
- Add the chicken and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Remove the chicken and place it on a plate.
- If needed, add another tablespoon of butter.
- Add celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, and chicken broth.
- Bring everything to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the skillet, placing it over the rice.
- Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the Cajun Chicken & Rice Skillet is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve with diced mango, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Mango adds a refreshing sweetness that balances the Cajun spices.
- Pineapple can be used instead of mango.
- Garnish with sliced green onions for extra freshness.
- Serve alongside a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables.
- Fresh lime juice brightens every bite.