BEST Cajun Rice Recipe (Easy)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 green bell pepper (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 ground black pepper
• 3 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a medium lidded saucepan over medium heat....: Heat a medium lidded saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter and let it melt. Add the diced onions and bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the peppers are softened.

2. 2

   Once the vegetables are ready, mix in the...: Once the vegetables are ready, mix in the dried spices, and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until aromatic. Pour in the chicken broth, turn the heat up and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Once boiling, add in the rice and stir,...: Once boiling, add in the rice and stir, and let it return to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat down to in between medium-low and low, and cover with a fitted lid. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest covered for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Lightly fluff the rice with a fork (not...: Lightly fluff the rice with a fork (not a spoon) and serve.