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popeye's cajun rice

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Judy Martin
@hillcrestchurchcook
Byram, MS

Originating in New Orleans, Popeye's is the name of a fast food chain specializing in New Orleans style fried chicken...and it is wonderful! One of my favorite side dishes at Popeye's is the Cajun Rice. I found this recipe on copykat.com and it is so very near the same excellent flavor found at Popeye's, I just have to share.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For popeye's cajun rice

  • 2 c. rice cooked in 4 c. chicken broth
  • 1 lb
    ground chuck or pork sausage
  • 1/2 c
    chopped bell peppers
  • 1/3 c
    chopped green onions
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c
    diced celery
  • 1/2 tsp
    tony's cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp
    red cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4-1/3 c. water

How To Make popeye's cajun rice

  • 1
    Cook meat, onions, bell peppers, garlic and celery in 12" skillet until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender. Drain well and return to skillet.
  • 2
    Add cooked rice, water, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to the meat mixture in the skillet.
  • 3
    Simmer covered for 10-12 min. or until water is absorbed. Stir as needed to prevent sticking. Turn heat off and leave meat and rice mixture covered about 5 min. before serving.
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