Entrée: United States – Cajun Dirty Rice with Blackened Chicken
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
5 min
Cook
14 min
Total
19 min
Ingredients
2 cups (480 ml) Cajun dirty rice 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 lb total (454 g total) 2 tbsp (30 ml) Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Coat the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on all sides. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are blackened and cooked through. 3. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest for a few minutes before slicing. 4. Serve the sliced chicken over prepared Cajun dirty rice with lemon wedges on the side. --- Enjoy these classic Cajun-inspired recipes that showcase the versatility and savory depth of Cajun dirty rice!
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 349 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
Protein: 51.8 g
Fat: 13.1 g
Saturated fat: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 166 mg
Fiber: 1.3 g
Sugar: 0.3 g
Sodium: 1414 mg
Potassium: 847 mg
Calcium: 33 mg
Iron: 1.87 mg
Vitamin A: 71 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 0.7 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:22+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.