Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Rice: A Juicy Mix of Flavorful Veggies
Experience the delightful blend of cajun spices with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and vibrant mixed veggies in this easy-to-make rice dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cajun spice blend
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in diced onions and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Add rice, cajun spice blend, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Add corn and season with salt and pepper; mix well.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Shrimp, Rice, Mixed Veggies