Cajun Chicken and Sausage Skillet Recipe
This delicious Cajun Chicken and Sausage Skillet is an easy one-pot meal that’s packed with lots of flavor and it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 5
Calories: 559kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and add the sausage to the pan. Cook for five to seven minutes, until the sausage is browned, then remove it from the pan.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan, along with the chicken, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and one tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Stir and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and remaining Cajun seasoning and stir to mix. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and add the rice. Stir to mix.
- Continue simmering until the rice is cooked.
- Add the heavy cream and sausage to the pan and stir to mix. Simmer for five to 10 minutes, until the cream is heated through, before serving.
Notes
To store allow to cool then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3374IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg