Cajun Chicken and Rice — One of Our Favorite Cajun Food Recipes! (2024)

FAQs

What to add to chicken and rice for flavor? ›

Slice up baby carrots, peel then chop a couple large carrots, or go the easy route and use shredded carrots. Homemade seasoned salt. My four ingredient, homemade seasoned salt is responsible for adding a ton of flavor to this recipe. It's a simple yet effective combo of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Since—as mentioned above—Cajun seasoning is basically just a blend of cayenne pepper and garlic, Cajun flavor is most often described as equal parts bold and spicy (from the pepper) and earthy (from the garlic).

I always sautéed the rice with onion, celery, added chicken broth and a little soy sauce, not too much, put the chicken on top, and baked it till the chicken was done and all the liquid was absorbed. S & P, of course, but the soy did add a lot to the flavor of the rice.

You can season your rice with a variety of herbs, spices, broths, milks or sauces. If you prefer a Mediterranean flavor profile, cook your rice using chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic and onion. For a rich and creamy rice dish with a kick, cook the rice in coconut milk infused with spicy peppers.

So What Makes Them Different? The main difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine is that Cajun cuisine is typically spicier than Creole cuisine. This is because Cajun cuisine uses more spices, such as cayenne pepper and paprika. Creole cuisine, on the other hand, is typically milder.

Cajuns include people with Irish and Spanish ancestry, and to a lesser extent of Germans and Italians; Many also have Native American, African and Afro-Latin Creole admixture. Historian Carl A. Brasseaux asserted that this process of mixing created the Cajuns in the first place.

Flavor – Cayenne is a fiery spice that adds heat to any dish, while paprika has a milder, slightly sweet taste.

Add your favorite herbs and spices, such as thyme or rosemary, with the celery and onions for a delicious herbed flavor. Turn it into a chicken and rice casserole— make the recipe through step 4, then stir in a can of cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, or cream of mushroom soup.

Mix salt, basil, rosemary, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, black pepper, thyme, celery seed, parsley, cumin, cayenne pepper, and chicken bouillon together in a small bowl until blended.

How can I add more flavor to my cooked chicken? ›

Make a Rub

Just because the chicken is already cooked doesn't mean it can't benefit from a rub. Before reheating, make a custom blend of your favorite spices like paprika, cayenne, onion or garlic powder. Mix in dried herbs or a bit of sugar for beautiful caramelization, then sprinkle it evenly over the skin.