Cajun Chicken & Rice

  • 3 lb. boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 2 T Cajun seasoning
  • 2 t salt
  • olive oil
  • 44 oz. chicken broth (5 1/2 C)
  • 3 C uncooked brown rice
  • 2 green peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 C chopped green onions
  • 1 T garlic, minced
  • 2 t dried thyme
  • 1 t ground turmeric

Mix the Cajun seasoning and salt in a bowl. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip one side of the chicken and place into the oil skillet; cook until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate.

Add chicken broth to skillet. Bring to a boil, scraping brown bits from the bottom of skillet. Pour into a greased roasting pan. Add rice and spices. Stir well. Spread peppers and onions on top. Place browned chicken on top of that. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 40 minutes. (1 hour 15 minutes on convection)

adapted from Incredibly Easy Gluten-Free Recipes

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