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Dairy-Free Cajun Chicken and Rice Bowl recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Cajun Chicken and Rice Bowl

A flavorful and easy Cajun chicken and rice bowl made without dairy. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-free
520 cal|40g protein|55g carbs|18g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Bell pepper (any color)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Long-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-free butter substitute
  • 2 tbsp Green onions

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Cook chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Set aside and shred or dice.
  4. 4In the same skillet, saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  6. 6Stir in chicken broth and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  7. 7Stir in dairy-free butter substitute until melted.
  8. 8Serve rice topped with chicken and garnish with green onions.

Substitutions

Dairy butter → Dairy-free butter substitute

Adds richness and flavor

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