Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 6-7 chicken thighs (I used bone in, skin removed)
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • Cajun seasoning

For the rice

  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning*

Directions

Season chicken on both sides with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.

Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Sear chicken smooth side down and cook for 4 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove, set aside and wipe pan clean.

Add more oil and sauté bell peppers, onions and garlic for 3 minutes.

Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, and basmati rice.

Stir everything together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat all the way down to low, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20-22 minutes.

Remove chicken and fluff rice, return chicken to the pan.