Cajun Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowl

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A one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs smothered in smoky Cajun spices, layered over fluffy rice with a savory black bean mixture. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, long-grain white rice, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 1.5 lbs chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, then add to pot and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large onion, finely chopped, and 3 cloves garlic, minced, to pot and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in 1 cup long-grain white rice and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained, and 1 cup frozen corn, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  4. Step 4: Return cooked chicken to pot, stir to combine, and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, and serve hot.

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