One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice

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A vibrant one-pot meal with tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and fluffy rice simmered in a flavorful Cajun sauce. This Cajun-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, andouille sausage, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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: 45 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced andouille sausage to the pot and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 medium diced onion, 1 stalk diced celery, 1 medium diced bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 14 oz diced canned tomatoes and 1 cup chicken broth, scraping the pot bottom. Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 cup long-grain rice. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring once halfway through.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken skin, discard, and slice meat off bones. Serve rice and chicken together.

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