Popeyes Cajun Rice Copycat: Easy Comfort Food Anyone Can Make
A delicious and easy copycat recipe for Popeyes Cajun Rice that anyone can make at home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the rice and stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth and add Cajun seasoning, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste if you prefer a spicier dish.
- For added flavor, consider adding smoked sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Popeyes Cajun Rice Copycat