Description
This High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice offers a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors. Ideal for High Protein Cajun Chicken lovers, it makes a comforting and healthy dinner choice that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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- Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 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 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
- 2 cups Uncooked long-grain rice or 4 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 Medium Red Onion chopped
- 4–5 Garlic Cloves chopped
- ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until it develops a crispy golden crust then let rest before slicing.
- In the same pan, sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves until fragrant. Add the remaining Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in the day-old rice stirring to coat.
- Lower heat and melt butter in the pan. Add Cajun Seasoning Mix and slowly whisk in the milk. Add light cream cheese and Parmesan stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, drizzle the creamy sauce over and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American