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Cajun Chicken Queso Rice Skillet

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @ashley_recipes1 import0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)Meat900 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningSpices6 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices1.5 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • butter (divided)Dairy84 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce7 pieces
  • long-grain white riceGrains400 g
  • chicken brothPantry960 ml
  • green bell pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • yellow onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • flourPantry16 g
  • whole milkDairy360 ml
  • white American cheeseDairy225 g
  • Pepper Jack cheese (shredded, divided)Dairy340 g
  • roasted garlic (mashed)Produce2 pieces
  • bacon (cooked and crumbled)Meat8 pieces
  • jalapeños (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • green onions (sliced)Produce3 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

1,168kcal

Carbs
100 g
Proteins
63 g
Fat
58 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the garlic rice

    • Cook the rice in the chicken broth with butter and garlic until fluffy.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chicken

    • Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 6

  7. Add toppings and broil

    • Sprinkle with Pepper Jack cheese and bacon.
    • Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly blistered.
    Step 7

  8. Finish and serve

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