Cajun Rice Bake

Cajun Rice Bake

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 andouille sausage, cut into 1” pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 c. chicken stock
1 c. Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 1/4 c. long-grain white rice
3 green onions, sliced

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté until beginning to soften. Add the sausages and cook until browned all over. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning. Season everything with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through.

3. Stir in the rice, then pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir in the cheddar. Bring mixture to a simmer then transfer to the oven to bake for about 35-45 minutes, until the rice is cooked through.

4. Let cool slightly in pan before serving, about 5-10 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.