Ninja Speedi Cajun Chicken and Rice
Ninja Speedi Cajun Chicken and Rice is a quick and flavourful one pot meal made with chicken, bacon, rice and a rich, spiced tomato sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Calories:
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
- 500 g chicken breasts or boneless thighs diced
- 200 g bacon lardons or pancetta/chorizo
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- 300 g basmati rice rinsed
- 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 500 ml hot chicken stock
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil or butter to the Ninja Speedi pot and select Sear/Sauté.
- Once hot, add the chicken, bacon/chorizo and onion. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until the chicken is sealed and lightly browned.
- Stir in the chopped pepper and cook for another minute, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Turn off the sauté function and add the rice, Cajun spice mix, chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
- Place the crisping tray in the elevated position. Close the lid and select Rapid Cooker - Speedi Meals.
- Set the temperature to 180°C and cook for 12 minutes.
- When the cooking time is finished, carefully open the lid. Stir everything together and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.
