Cajun Chicken and Rice

  • 25 mins
  • 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups frozen cut okra
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

Preparation

Step 1

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 25m| Total Time: 55m


Cook the rice according to the package directions.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, okra, corn, cayenne, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender, 6 to 7 minutes more. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve over the rice.