Description
A creamy, spicy, and comforting rice dish that is high in protein and perfect for weeknight meals.
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
- 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
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil.
- Seal in an airtight glass container for the overnight marinades.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Sauté the chopped red onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the remaining Cajun Seasoning and stir in the day-old rice.
- Lower the heat and melt butter, then whisk in the milk. Once warmed, add cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
- Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese. Store the chicken and rice separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, Cajun rice, high protein, weeknight dinner, comfort food