Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole is the best comfort food recipe for dinner. Its creamy, cheesy and comforting. Made with my homemade Cajun Seasoning, this is the the best casserole recipe for dinner with a spicy kick. If you love Louisiana style Cajun Chicken recipes then you're gonna love this Cajun chicken and rice casserole. The cold weather is just perfect for easy Casserole dinner like this.
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This Cajun chicken and rice casserole is one of the most comforting casserole recipes that you can make for a cozy winter dinner. Learn how to make this easy and comforting Cajun chicken and rice casserole with step-by-step guide which will make this recipe easy for you and you can make it in no time with little or no effort. ☺️ 😇
This spicy kick to chicken and rice casserole is one of the best and most comforting recipes with a hot kick. 🌶
If you love spicy food, then this 5-star no-fail Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole is the perfect meal which you will love to make on a cold winter night.
My Mom makes this dish every often especially during the colder days. And whenever this was for dinner we all got instantly excited. It's just like my Oven Baked Chicken and Rice but only with a hot kick of Cajun seasoning and topped with Loads of Cheese...😋
Sometimes, she used to add sauteed Veggies like Bell Peppers, Onions, and Celery to the Casserole along with Andouille Sausage.
However, my kids love the simple and cheesy version of this casserole. Just some Chicken and Rice along with some Cajun Seasoning and top that with loads of cheese! So good! 😇 😋
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Cajun Butter Crockpot Chicken Thighs and Rice
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Extra Crispy Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings in Air Fryer
20-Minute Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Salmon Pasta in Creamy Cajun Sauce
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- 🥘 Ingredients
- 👩🍳 Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole Step by Step Recipe
- 🤔 Can I use Uncooked Rice for this recipe?
- 🤔 Why should you cover and cook Uncooked Rice?
- 📝 Cream of Chicken Soup Replacements?
- 🥘 Cooking Variations
- 🥘 Homemade Spicy Cajun Seasoning
- 🧊 Storage
- Recipe
- The Best Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole
- 🥘 Cooking Variations
🥘 Ingredients
- Cooked Rice (white or brown) * find instructions for uncooked rice and chicken casserole recipe below.
- Uncooked Chicken
- Unsalted Butter
- Cajun Seasoning
- Tomato Paste
- Minced Garlic
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Freshly chopped Cilantro
See recipe card for quantities. Also, watch the video for a quick visual.
👩🍳 Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole Step by Step Recipe
STEP 1: COOK RICE
- Cook Rice as per package directions.
- You can also use leftover rice for this recipe.
STEP 2: DUMP AND BAKE
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9x9 inch casserole baking dish with oil
- Dump the uncooked Chicken, Rice, Cajun Seasoning, Tomato Paste and butter in the casserole dish.
- Toss to combine everything.
- Top with shredded Mozzarella Cheese and Cheddar Cheese
- Bake @350F for 20 minutes.
🤔 Can I use Uncooked Rice for this recipe?
YES, Ofcourse. However using Uncooked Rice means that you will have to add Chicken Broth or Cream of Chicken Soup so that the Rice gets some moisture to get cooked.
Also, if you're making this recipe with uncooked rice, just dump everything in the casserole dish along with Cream of Chicken Soup.
Toss to combine. Add the Cheese on top
Cover with a foil and bake @350F for 55 min
After than, remove the foil and bake uncovered for 5-7 min
Garnish with freshly chopped Cilantro and Serve.
🤔 Why should you cover and cook Uncooked Rice?
Well, the basic and the most simple reason being, since you're using uncooked rice, so it needs moisture to get cooked and when you cover the casserole dish with a foil, the rice gets cooked to perfection.
Moreover, the Chicken remains soft and moist, without getting dry.
📝 Cream of Chicken Soup Replacements?
Cream of Chicken Soup is not only providing moisture for the rice to get cooked, but its so full of flavors. If you're in a pinch and need a quick replacement, then the next best option for Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute would be Sour Cream.
Sour Cream gives the same moisture and almost same flavor to this Chicken and Rice Casserole.
🥘 Cooking Variations
- Uncooked Rice - You can use Uncooked White or Brown Rice for this recipe. However make sure you follow the separate instructions to make this recipe with uncooked rice mentioned above
- Brown Rice - If you're using Brown Rice, your cooking time will be slightly longer than that of white rice. It should take about 10 minutes longer to cook in the oven
- Sauteed Chicken - If you want, you can melt some butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the Chicken with Cajun Seasoning. Saute the Chicken until cooked through for 3-4 minutes.
- Andouille Sausage - YES, YES YES, Ofcourse! Cajun Chicken and Rice tastes best with some sauteed Andouille Sausage. If you're using it, saute it along with chicken and veggies and add to the Casserole.
- Veggies - You can saute veggies like Onions, Celery, and Bell Peppers along with the Chicken and then add all of them to the Casserole dish along with the rice
- Turkey or Pork - Besides Chicken you can use Pork or Turkey for this recipe. I think leftover Thanksgiving Turkey could be used perfectly in this recipe. However, remember that Pork and Turkey will take longer to get cooked, so remember to cover the casserole dish with a foil (even if you're using cooked rice) and bake for 10 more minutes.
🥘 Homemade Spicy Cajun Seasoning
Cajun Seasoning is definitely one of the best seasonings to add to any dish to give it a spicy taste. It lifts up the taste of any dish making it special, hearty and comforting with a touch of southern cuisine.
Cajun Cuisines are seriously one of my favorites. And I really love to give a twist of taste to any dish with some Cajun Seasoning. I make my own homemade Cajun Seasoning and keep adding to it to so many everyday recipes like Cajun Shrimp Pasta or Salmon Pasta or Cajun Fries etc.
🧊 Storage
This dish is best made with some leftover rice so if you have some already in the fridge you can use it now
You can dump and prepare all the ingredients in advance and refrigerate this dish for about 2-3 days. Just bake it covered for 55 minutes to 1 hour and then again uncovered for 5 minutes before you serve.
However remember that if you are making this ahead of time, then use uncooked rice. Storing Cooked Rice and Chicken Casserole will turn it soggy and watery and you won't like the taste.
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Recipe
The Best Cajun Chicken and Rice Casserole
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lbs Chicken Thighs Bonless, Skinless, Diced to 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 sticks Unsalted Butter cubed
- 1 cup Cooked Rice white or brown
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all the ingredients - Uncooked Chicken, Cooked Rice, Cajun Seasoning, Tomato Paste, and Butter in a Greased Casserole Dish. Toss to combine
- Top with shredded Mozzarella Cheese and Cheddar Cheese. Bake Uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped Cilantro and serve
Notes
🥘 Cooking Variations
- Uncooked Rice - You can use Uncooked White or Brown Rice for this recipe. However make sure you follow the separate instructions to make this recipe with uncooked rice mentioned above
- Brown Rice - If you're using Brown Rice, your cooking time will be slightly longer than that of white rice. It should take about 10 minutes longer to cook in the oven
- Sauteed Chicken - If you want, you can melt some butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the Chicken with Cajun Seasoning. Saute the Chicken until cooked through for 3-4 minutes.
- Andouille Sausage - YES, YES YES, Ofcourse! Cajun Chicken and Rice tastes best with some sauteed Andouille Sausage. If you're using it, saute it along with chicken and veggies and add to the Casserole.
- Veggies - You can saute veggies like Onions, Celery, and Bell Peppers along with the Chicken and then add all of them to the Casserole dish along with the rice
- Turkey or Pork - Besides Chicken you can use Pork or Turkey for this recipe. I think leftover Thanksgiving Turkey could be used perfectly in this recipe. However, remember that Pork and Turkey will take longer to get cooked, so remember to cover the casserole dish with a foil (even if you're using cooked rice) and bake for 10 more minutes.
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