Name: Louisiana Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or ground chicken; ½ lb chicken livers, finely chopped (optional); 1 ½ cups long-grain rice; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 bell pepper, finely diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; ½ tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

This flavorful Louisiana Dirty Rice is packed with savory ground turkey, chicken livers (optional), and a blend of Cajun seasonings. It’s a hearty, spicy dish that’s perfect as a main or side. Enjoy the bold flavors of the South with this one-pot dish!

Ingredients

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1 lb ground turkey or ground chicken
½ lb chicken livers, finely chopped (optional)
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
1 small onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, finely diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the Meat
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or chicken and chicken livers (if using). Cook until browned, breaking the meat into small pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Sauté the Vegetables
Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Season and Simmer
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, letting the spices toast and release their flavors.
Cook the Rice
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the seasonings and meat mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Garnish and Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the green onions and fresh parsley, and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Enjoy
Serve the dirty rice hot as a main dish or side. Enjoy the bold flavors of Louisiana

Notes

For extra flavor, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce to make it spicier.
If you don’t like chicken livers, you can omit them or replace with additional ground meat.
This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or fried chicken.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6th of the recipe
Calories: 300
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg