Cajun Rice
Cajun Rice is a quick and easy side dish the entire family will love! Super flavorful, perfectly spiced, and speckled with onions and peppers.
Servings: 6
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ½ red bell pepper seeded and diced
- ½ green bell pepper seeded and diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 3 ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ cup long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Add the butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not allow the butter to burn. As soon as the butter has melted, add the diced peppers and onion and stir to coat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and bay leaf to the saucepan and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- Add the rice, stir, and top with a lid. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and tender to your liking. Set aside for 10 minutes, covered.
- After the resting time, fluff the rice with a fork, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg