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Creamy Honey Cajun One Pot Chicken and Rice
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Creamy Honey Cajun One Pot Chicken and Rice

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)Meat700 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • Cajun seasoning (divided)Spices15 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy40 g
  • garlic (minced, divided)Produce4 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • honeyPantry40 ml
  • oilPantry15 ml
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • long grain rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • chicken stockPantry600 ml
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

656kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
26 g
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Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and Cajun seasoning.
    Step 1
  2. Make the honey Cajun sauce

    • Melt the butter and mix in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, heavy cream and honey.
    Step 2
  3. Sear the chicken

    • Add the oil to the pot.
    • Sear the chicken 2 to 3 minutes on both sides, then set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the vegetables

    • In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper and garlic.
    • Cook until fragrant.
    Step 4
  5. Add the rice

    • Add the rice and seasoning, then mix well.
    Step 5
  6. Simmer the one pot dish

    • Place the chicken back in and pour in the chicken stock.
    • Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
    Step 6
  7. Finish and serve

    • Add the lime juice and parsley.
    • Drizzle the creamy honey Cajun sauce on top and enjoy.
    Step 7