Cajun Rice
Cajun Rice is a flavorful, spicy dish packed with Southern charm. Made with rice, bell peppers, onions, celery, and bold Cajun spices, it’s perfect as a side or main dish. This vibrant recipe brings a taste of Louisiana to your table, adding a delicious kick to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Long-grain white rice
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2 Diced, yellow onion
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 Seeded and diced, green bell pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 1/4 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Ground paprika
- 1/2 Red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Ground thyme
Instructions
- Add the butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, ensuring it doesn't burn. Once melted, add the diced peppers and onion, stirring to coat.
- Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and bay leaf, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the rice, stir, and cover with a lid. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked through and tender. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
- After resting, fluff the rice with a fork, serve, and enjoy!