High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: Cajun Diet: High Protein

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
  • 1/2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix (for rice)
  • Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
  • 15 g Grass Fed Butter (for sauce)
  • 1/2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix (for sauce)
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan
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Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil.
  2. Seal in an airtight glass container for the overnight marinades.
  3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until crispy.
  4. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
  5. Sauté the chopped red onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the remaining Cajun Seasoning and stir in the day-old rice.
  6. Lower the heat and melt butter, then whisk in the milk. Once warmed, add cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
  7. Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  1. For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese. Store the chicken and rice separately for meal prep.