Cajun Chicken and Rice

Mixed nuts add a savory richness to this spicy stovetop chicken dish that's served over Spanish rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish rice mix
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Spanish rice mix according to package directions. Keep warm.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine the flour, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour to coat.

Step 3

Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Stir the nuts into the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Serve chicken on top of prepared Spanish rice.