ONE POT SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole bell pepper (any color, OR ½ of two kinds - I used yellow and red)

roughly chopped cilantro

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness

4-5 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided (store-bought OR see my easy homemade seasoning below!)

1 cup rice (uncooked)

2¼ cups low sodium chicken broth

homemade cajun seasoning

heaping ½ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon onion salt

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

Season chicken breasts on both sides with about 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Drizzle a large pan or skillet (one that has a lid) with oil and cook chicken breasts for about 1 minute on each side over medium-high heat, just long enough to brown each side of the chicken. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add rice, peppers, chicken broth, and remaining 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (control the spiciness by adding more or less seasoning) and stir to combine.

Place chicken on top of the rice, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.