Description
This comforting dish combines high protein chicken breast with creamy Cajun spices and rice, creating a warm embrace for your taste buds.
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)
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
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 25 g of grass-fed butter.
- Cook the marinated chicken until it develops 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 your day-old rice.
- Lower the heat and melt the extra 15 g of butter in the pan.
- Whisk in the milk, then add in the light cream cheese and Parmesan.
- Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with the sliced chicken, and drizzle the creamy sauce over everything.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a delightful pop of color and flavor.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Feel free to customize with extra veggies or spices based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 100mg