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Cajun Chicken Queso Rice Skillet

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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)Vlees900 g
  • olive oilVoorraadkast30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • smoked paprikaKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • garlic powderKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • onion powderKruiden en specerijen1,5 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • black pepperKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • butter (divided)Zuivel84 g
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit7 stukken
  • long-grain white riceGranen400 g
  • chicken brothVoorraadkast960 ml
  • green bell pepper (sliced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • red bell pepper (sliced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • yellow onion (sliced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • flourVoorraadkast16 g
  • whole milkZuivel360 ml
  • white American cheeseZuivel225 g
  • Pepper Jack cheese (shredded, divided)Zuivel340 g
  • roasted garlic (mashed)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • bacon (cooked and crumbled)Vlees8 stukken
  • jalapeños (sliced)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • parsley (chopped)Groente en fruit10 g
  • green onions (sliced)Groente en fruit3 stukken

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Voedingswaarden

1.168kcal

Koolhydraten
100 g
Eiwitten
63 g
Vetten
58 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Koekenpan
  • Steelpan
  • Garde
  • Mengkom
  • Oven

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Bereiding

  1. Cook the garlic rice

    • Cook the rice in the chicken broth with butter and garlic until fluffy.
    Stap 1
  2. Season the chicken

    • Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
    Stap 2
  3. Sear the chicken

    • Sear the chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil until browned.
    • Add butter and minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
    Stap 3
  4. Sauté the vegetables

    • In the same skillet, sauté the green bell pepper, red bell pepper and yellow onion until tender with lightly caramelized edges.
    Stap 4
  5. Make the queso

    • Whisk butter and flour together, then slowly add the milk.
    • Stir in the white American cheese, Pepper Jack and roasted garlic until smooth.
    Stap 5
  6. Assemble the skillet

    • Spread the garlic rice into a large oven-safe skillet.
    • Layer on the sautéed peppers and onions.
    • Add the Cajun chicken evenly over the top.
    Stap 6
  7. Add toppings and broil

    • Sprinkle with Pepper Jack cheese and bacon.
    • Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly blistered.
    Stap 7
  8. Finish and serve

    • Drizzle generously with the roasted garlic queso.
    • Finish with jalapeños, parsley and green onions.
    Stap 8