A classic Cajun dish combining the holy trinity of pepper and celery with diced chicken, chorizo, rice and prawns, flavoured with a smoky blend of Chilli Powder, herbs and spices, all cooked in one pan for a really tasty meal for everyone.

Ingredients

• 1 tbs oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 large stick celery, sliced
• 225g (8oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
• 100g (4oz) chorizo or smoked sausage, thickly sliced
• 4 tsp Schwartz Perfect Shake Cajun Herb & Spice Blend
• 325g (11oz) long grain rice
• 600ml (1 pint) chicken stock
• 125g (5oz) cooked King prawns, defrosted if frozen
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• Lemon wedges to serve

Method

STEP 1Heat the oil and fry the onion, pepper and celery for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken and chorizo and cook for a further 3-4 minutes, until browned, stirring frequently.

STEP 2Stir in the Perfect Shake Cajun Special Blend and rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

STEP 3Gently pour in the chicken stock and bring to the boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on a medium heat for 14-15 minutes, stirring half-way through, or until the rice is just cooked through.

STEP 4Stir in the prawns and spring onions and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, until the prawns are heated through. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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Perfect Shake Cajun Herb & Spice Blend