Description
A vibrant and fulfilling Cajun Chicken Bowl featuring juicy chicken, sautéed veggies, and creamy dressing over a hearty rice base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing (like ranch or a spicy aioli)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Liberally season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sauté the veggies: Add bell peppers, zucchini, and corn to the skillet; sauté for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Assemble the bowl: Slice the rested chicken and serve it over rice; top with sautéed veggies and drizzle with creamy dressing.
- Enjoy your flavorful Cajun Chicken Bowl!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with black beans or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken Bowl, Southern cooking, healthy meals, weeknight dinner