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Blackened Chicken Rice Bowls with Cajun Ranch Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Enjoy a flavorful and hearty bowl featuring spicy blackened chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Cajun ranch sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Grains

  • 2 cups Cooked rice white or brown

Beans and Corn

  • 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn, cooked

Vegetables

  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 piece Avocado, sliced

Sauce and Dressing

  • 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Instructions 

  • Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and cook until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  • While chicken cooks, prepare rice and warm black beans and corn.
  • Slice cooked chicken and assemble bowls with rice, beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
  • Mix ranch dressing with Cajun seasoning and lime juice to make Cajun ranch sauce.
  • Drizzle the Cajun ranch sauce over the bowls and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, chicken, rice