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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

A flavorful and nutritious dish featuring marinated chicken, Cajun seasoning, and a creamy sauce, perfect for busy family dinners.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 800 g Chicken Breast (cut into halves) Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • 1.5 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix For marinating the chicken.
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil For marinating.
Cooking Ingredients
  • 25 g Grass Fed Butter For cooking the chicken.
  • 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped) Adds flavor to the rice.
  • 4-5 Cloves Garlic (chopped) Enhances the dish's aroma.
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix For seasoning during cooking.
  • 250 ml Milk For making the creamy sauce.
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese Adds creaminess to the sauce.
  • 40 g Parmesan For flavor in the sauce.
  • 25 g Grass Fed Butter For sautéing onion and garlic.
  • 2-3 Cups Day-old Rice Should be pre-cooked.
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley (for garnish) For a fresh touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil in an airtight glass container.
  2. Seal the container to keep flavors intact.
Cooking
  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken until it develops a crispy, golden crust. Let it rest, then slice into strips.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the chopped red onion and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning and toss in the day-old rice, stirring until well coated.
  5. Lower heat, melt the additional butter, and gradually whisk in the milk.
  6. Add the light cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Assembly
  1. Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with the sliced chicken, and drizzle the creamy sauce over top.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.