Description
A delicious and hearty meal that combines Cajun flavors with creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
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 Tsp 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 Tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 1/2 Tsp 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.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until it has a crispy, golden crust.
- 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.
- Lower the heat and melt the butter in the pan. Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the light cream cheese and Parmesan.
- Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with the sliced chicken, and drizzle the creamy sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances flavor. Use leftover rice for better texture. Adjust spiciness with Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy rice, meal prep, high protein meal, easy dinner