Cajun Chicken With Dirty Rice
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The rice is "dirty" because it's mixed in with the chicken and vegetables instead of being served plain. Try this quick low-fat meal when you crave Cajun food.


Cajun Chicken With Dirty Rice

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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon
    dried Cajun seasoning
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  • 4 ounces
    chicken breast
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  • 2 teaspoons
    olive oil
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  • garlic cloves, minced
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  • 1 cup
    chopped onion
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  • green bell pepper, diced
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  • 2 tablespoons
    tomato paste
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  • 3/4 cup
    precooked brown rice
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  •  
    few dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste
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Directions
1.
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning on chicken and bake or grill.
2.
Add oil to skillet; saute garlic, onion, bell pepper, tomato paste and Tabasco for 2 to 3 minutes.
3.
Add pre-cooked rice and saute for 5 more minutes. Serve chicken on rice.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 498, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 34 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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