Cajun Chicken Bowl
A vibrant Cajun Chicken Bowl featuring seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and sautéed bell peppers with black beans, topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro for a balanced, flavorful meal.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan for cooking the rice
- 1 large skillet for cooking chicken and sautéing vegetables
- 1 fork for fluffing rice
- 1 medium bowl for seasoning chicken
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for chicken
- 0.5 teaspoon salt for chicken
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt for rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado sliced
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
- Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 2 minutes, then slice.
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add diced bell peppers and red onion, sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in corn and black beans, cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the cooked rice among 4 bowls, top with sautéed vegetables and beans, then sliced chicken.
- Garnish with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.
Notes
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Include other favorite vegetables for variety.
- Prepare in advance and refrigerate for quick meals.