RECIPES

Chicken and Rice Oh So Nice

With its spicy seasonings and decadent flavours, this recipe is guaranteed to warm you up on a cold day.

Prep Time

15M

Cook Time

2H

Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken thighs
  • 3 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 chicken breast(s), halved
  • 3 onion(s), medium, diced
  • 1 red pepper(s), diced
  • 1 tomato(es), diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) curry powder
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) smoky habanera sauce
  • 2 cups (500 mL) water
  • 2 cups (500 mL) vegetables, fresh or frozen
  • 1 can condensed cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup (250 mL) instant rice
  • Instructions

    1. 1 In a skillet, layer onion, red pepper and tomato.
    2. 2 Add chicken. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning and curry powder.
    3. 3 Add barbecue sauce and smoky habanera sauce.
    4. 4 Add water and vegetables, cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes, and then turn chicken over.
    5. 5 Add soup and cook for additional 45 minutes. Turn chicken over again after about 25 minutes.
    6. 6 Add rice and cook for another 15 minutes. The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).