@ashley_recipes: Cajun Chicken Queso Rice Skillet This Cajun Chicken Queso Rice Skillet is everything you want in one bite. Save this! 🔥 Recipe below ⬇️ Ingredients Servings: 4 Cajun Chicken: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder Salt & black pepper 2 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced Garlic Rice: 2 cups long-grain white rice 4 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp butter 3 garlic cloves, minced Vegetables: 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 large yellow onion, sliced Queso: 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1½ cups whole milk 8 oz white American cheese ½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese 2 roasted garlic cloves, mashed Toppings: 1½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 jalapeños, sliced Chopped parsley Green onions Instructions 1. Cook the rice: Cook the rice in chicken broth with butter and garlic until fluffy. 2. Season the chicken: Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Cook the chicken: Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until browned. Add butter and minced garlic during the last minute of cooking. 4. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion until tender with lightly caramelized edges. 5. Make the queso: Make the queso by whisking butter and flour together, then slowly adding milk. Stir in the white American cheese, Pepper Jack, and roasted garlic until smooth. 6. Assemble: Spread the garlic rice into a large oven-safe skillet. 7. Add vegetables: Layer on the sautéed peppers and onions. 8. Add chicken: Add the Cajun chicken evenly over the top. 9. Add toppings: Sprinkle with Pepper Jack cheese and bacon. 10. Broil: Broil for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly blistered. Drizzle generously with the roasted garlic queso. Finish with jalapeños, parsley, and green onions. Enjoy! 🔥 #tiktokcreatorsearchinsights #incentive #tiktokcreatorsearchinsightsincentive #EasyRecipe #chickenrecipe

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