Instant Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice is a lively, one-pot meal that combines tender chicken and vibrant vegetables with aromatic Cajun spices. This dish delivers a flavor-packed experience perfect for busy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal prep time and quick cooking in the Instant Pot, you’ll have a comforting and satisfying dish ready to impress. Get ready to savor every bite of this delicious culinary delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped; mix of red and green)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Add chicken breasts, seasoning with Cajun spice, and brown each side for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice, diced tomatoes with juice, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Secure the lid and set the pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before quick-releasing remaining steam.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot, garnishing with fresh herbs or additional hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or adding extra vegetables like okra. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning used. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.