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One-Pot Cajun Honey Butter Chickenand Rice

Recipe by Darren Cooper on InstagramAdded 13 August 2026.
  • 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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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as Darren Cooper gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper, coating the aromatics evenly.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Pour in the honey and chicken broth, then stir in the rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow steam to finish cooking the rice.

  9. 9

    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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