Description
Cajun Chicken & Sausage Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken and hearty sausage sautéed to perfection, all drizzled with a luscious creamy cilantro sauce that adds a refreshing zing. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these bowls are quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Customize the spice level and toppings to create a meal that suits your family’s tastes. Serve it over fluffy rice and enjoy a satisfying, protein-packed dish that delivers an explosion of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 lb turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken and turkey sausage with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken and sausage for about 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Let rest before slicing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls, top with sliced chicken and sausage, and drizzle with creamy cilantro sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg