Creamy Cajun Chicken and Beef Sausage Rice with Cheddar Delight
A delightful dish that blends Cajun spices with creamy textures, combined with chicken, beef sausage, and cheddar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 pound beef sausage, sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in the diced chicken and beef sausage, cooking until browned.
- Mix in the Cajun seasoning and rice, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños.
- Can substitute rice with quinoa for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken, Beef Sausage, Cheddar Rice