Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole
A smoky, spicy casserole with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy coconut sauce for a flavorful comfort meal. This Cajun-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs chicken breast, rice, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900g) diced chicken breast
- 1 cup (185g) uncooked rice
- 1 can (14 oz/398ml) coconut milk
- 1 medium, diced bell peppers
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1/2 tsp (1g) cayenne
- 1 tsp (2g) dried thyme
- 2 tbsp (15g) rice flour
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, sauté onion and bell peppers over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add chicken, cayenne, and thyme; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Stir in rice and rice flour to coat, then add coconut milk. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and sauce thickens.
- Step 3: Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
