Description
A delicious and satisfying dish packed with protein, featuring bold Cajun spices and a creamy texture. Perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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, then let it rest.
- Sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves in the same pan until fragrant. Add the remaining Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in day-old rice.
- Lower the heat, melt the butter in the pan, whisk in the milk, then add the light cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
- Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least a few hours. Use leftover rice for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy chicken, high protein recipe, chicken and rice, meal prep