The Scoop
Savor the bold flavors of Cajun-seasoned chicken and sausage in this hearty Dirty Chicken Bake.
Howdy Y'all! Dirty Chicken Bake will help you clean up your dinner plates with its delectable taste! Zesty Cajun seasoning takes center stage with smoky andouille sausage, juicy chicken, and tender rice being joyous participants in this bountiful bake. Come home to Dirty Chicken Bake and fill up on this wonderful new dish! What an upstanding meal option for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 6 ounces andouille sausage links, fully-cooked and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 4 small chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil.
- Add the bell pepper, the onions, the celery, 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, the paprika, and the cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sausage and cook until heated through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the sausage mixture, the rice, the tomatoes and their juices, and the broth to the prepared baking dish and stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, add the chicken, the remaining oil, and the remaining Cajun seasoning, and stir to coat.
- Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice mixture and cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20-30 minutes.
- Allow the bake to cool, about 15 minutes.
- Serve garnished with the chopped parsley.
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