06/30/2025
🌶️🍗 Cajun Chicken & Sausage Skillet 🌭🔥
🛒 Ingredients:
1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
1/2 lb (225g) smoked sausage, sliced 🌭
2 tbsp olive oil 🛢️
1 bell pepper, sliced (red, green, or yellow) 🌶️
1 small onion, sliced 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 cup cooked rice 🍚
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste) 🌶️
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional) 🔥
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions:
Cook chicken & sausage 🍗🌭
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sausage slices. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and paprika. Cook 6-8 mins until chicken is cooked through and sausage is browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté veggies 🌶️🧅
In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 mins until veggies are tender.
Combine & warm rice 🍚🔥
Return chicken and sausage to the skillet. Add cooked rice and toss everything together. Cook another 2-3 mins, letting flavors combine. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Garnish & serve 🍽️
Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot!
✅ Tips:
Add hot sauce for extra kick! 🌶️🔥
Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist 🥦
Serve with crusty bread or over greens for variety 🥖🥗
Enjoy your spicy and hearty Cajun Chicken & Sausage Skillet! 🌶️🍗🌭😋