Cajun Style Chicken With Rice Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 1/2 cup quick cooking rice
4 medium chicken breasts, skinned, - boned (, 1 lb total)
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 small red or green pepper, cut in- thin, strips
1 cup frozen cut okra
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
Recipe Preparation
Cook rice according to package directions. Rinse chicken; pat dry with
paper towels. Stir together cajun seasoning and thyme. Rub over
chicken pieces. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Cook
chicken for 6 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Remove
from skillet and keep warm. Add sweet pepper and okra to skillet;
cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove vegetables and add wine to and broth
to skillet. Scrape up any bits left in pan. Bring mixture to a boil.
Boil for 3 minutes to reduce. Return vegetables to skillet and cook
for 2 to 3 minutes to heat heat through. Serve over chicken and rice.
Makes
4 servings
Servings: 4
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