Cajun Style Dirty Rice

Dive into the bold and flavorful world of Southern cuisine with this Cajun Style Dirty Rice recipe, a one-pan wonder that's brimming with savory goodness. Featuring fluffy long-grain white rice infused with the rich earthiness of chicken livers, the hearty depth of ground pork, and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking—onion, bell pepper, and celery—this dish is elevated by a robust blend of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and aromatic thyme. A quick simmer in chicken broth ties everything together, creating a dish that's both comforting and vibrant. Perfect as a side or a standalone meal, this quick-to-whip-up recipe is ready in under an hour and comes alive when garnished with fresh scallions and parsley. If you're craving an authentic taste of Louisiana, this spicy, satisfying dirty rice will hit all the right notes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup chicken livers, finely chopped
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 scallions, chopped (optional garnish)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken livers and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery to the skillet with the cooked pork. Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken livers to the skillet. Add the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 9

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and gently mix everything together until well combined and heated through.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2078.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1840.8

Total Fat 85.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1676.1mg	0%
Sodium 5369.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 143.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.3mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 1764.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 26.2%