This month the recipe theme is Cajun or Creole. (see below recipe for more.) I have a few easy to prepare recipes in this category, but if you are looking for a great red beans and rice check out this one on amazingribs.com.
Cajun
Chicken & Rice
1
cup uncooked rice
2
cups water or chicken broth
1
teaspoon salt
1 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cajun
or Creole Seasoning (I recommend Backyard Patch N’Orleans Spirit)
2
tablespoons olive oil
4
cups diced onions and bell peppers
1
(10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
1
cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Combine
rice, water (or broth) and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover,
reduce heat to low, and simmer for 14 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside
when done. Keep covered.
Cut
the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Season generously with Cajun seasoning. Add one tablespoon of the olive oil to a large pot or Dutch
oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken in a
single layer. Brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown on the
other side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add
the remaining olive oil to the pan, increase heat to high, and when the oil is
hot, carefully add the onions and bell peppers. Add more seasoning and cook,
stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and browned.
Add
the tomatoes to the onions and bell peppers, then add the chicken back in,
along with any juices that may have collected on the plate. Add the cooked rice
and stir until well combined. Add the cheese if desired and stir well to
combine. Makes: 4 servings.
Each month a theme is chosen and a number of recipes on that theme from my massive archive will be shared. This year we have 12 new topics, different from the topics of last year. To find the recipes of last year, check out this recipe link or search the blog with the topic Recipe2018.
You can search the monthly theme by looking for the theme keyword in the search box and it will pull up the recipes on that theme as posted, so look at the bottom of the recipe in each posting for the KEYWORD in the () to search for each month. All recipes this year will be tagged Recipe2019 so you can find them all.
The themes are:
Jan 2019 – Chicken and Dumplings (CDumpsJan)
Feb 2019 - Pasta Dishes (PastaFeb)
March 2019 - Edible Flowers (FlowerMar)
April 2019 - Seafood Recipes (SeafoodApr)
May 2019 - Cajun And Creole (C&CMay)
June 2019 - Vegetarian Dishes
July 2019 - Zucchini Recipes
August 2019 - National Mustard Day – mustard recipes
September 2019 - Quiche
October 2019 - Crock Pot meals
November 2019 - Pies
December 2019 - Mocktails
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