Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 28 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Chopped green onion, for garnish
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Red chili flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and sausage; cook until browned (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in Cajun seasonings, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir for about 30 seconds.
- Mix in rinsed rice, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Top with bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove bay leaves; garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg