Juicy Cajun chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy ranch come together in a vibrant, satisfying rice bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 and 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Rice
06 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
07 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or water for vegetarian option
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables and Toppings
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen
11 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
12 - 1 avocado, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
→ Ranch Drizzle
16 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing, store-bought or homemade
17 - 1 tablespoon milk or water, optional to thin
18 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
# Method:
01 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the grains are tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
02 - Place chicken pieces in a bowl. Add Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to keep warm.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, milk or water as needed to reach desired consistency, and hot sauce if additional heat is desired.
05 - Divide the cooked rice evenly into four bowls. Arrange Cajun chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and cilantro or parsley on top of the rice in each bowl.
06 - Drizzle ranch dressing over assembled bowls. Garnish with lime wedges for squeezing over the top before serving.
