One-Pot Cajun Honey Butter Chickenand Rice
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 11 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A comforting one‑pot Cajun honey butter chicken and rice that blends smoky spice with sweet honey for a quick, family‑favorite dinner. The creamy sauce coats tender chicken and fluffy rice, making cleanup a breeze.
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Method
Heat a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Onion turns translucent and garlic fragrant. Stir so the garlic does not brown.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, coating the aromatics evenly.
Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides, cooking for about 5 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is browned on all sides. Turn pieces to color each face.
Pour in the honey and chicken broth, then stir in the rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Keep the lid on through the simmer.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow steam to finish cooking the rice.
Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top, and serve hot.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice fluffs with parsley through it. Lift gently with a fork rather than stirring heavily.
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