Description
A protein-packed creamy Cajun chicken and rice dish that is flavorful and easy to make, perfect for dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- 1 Tsp Thyme
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
- 800 g Chicken Breast (cut into halves)
- 1.5 Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
- 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 4–5 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
- 1/2 Cajun Seasoning Mix
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt 25 g of butter. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and sauté chopped onions and garlic in the same pan for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining Cajun seasoning and day-old rice, stirring to combine.
- Melt 15 g of butter and whisk in milk, then add cream cheese and Parmesan to make the creamy sauce.
- Layer the rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, drizzle the creamy sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Marinate overnight for best flavor. Use day-old rice for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy rice, high protein meal, one-pot meal, easy dinner