Entrée: United States – Cajun Dirty Rice with Blackened Chicken
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
5 min
Cook
14 min
Total
19 min
Ingredients
2 cups (480 ml) Cajun dirty rice 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 lb total (454 g total) 2 tbsp (30 ml) Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Coat the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on all sides. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are blackened and cooked through. 3. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for a few minutes before slicing. 4. Serve the sliced chicken over prepared Cajun dirty rice with lemon wedges on the side. --- Enjoy these classic Cajun-inspired recipes that showcase the versatility and savory depth of Cajun dirty rice!
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 349 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
Protein: 51.8 g
Fat: 13.1 g
Saturated fat: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 166 mg
Fiber: 1.3 g
Sugar: 0.3 g
Sodium: 1414 mg
Potassium: 847 mg
Calcium: 33 mg
Iron: 1.87 mg
Vitamin A: 71 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 0.7 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:22+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.