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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

A delightful blend of creamy textures and bold Cajun flavors, this high protein dish is perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 800 g Chicken Breast (cut into halves) Use fresh chicken for best texture.
  • 1.5 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking

For the rice and sauce

  • 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Cloves (chopped)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix For the rice
  • 15 g Grass Fed Butter
  • 250 ml Milk Can be substituted with dairy-free milk.
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese Can be substituted with dairy-free cream cheese.
  • 40 g Parmesan
  • 2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix Added to enhance flavor in the sauce.
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder Adjust to taste for desired spiciness.
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Paprika Use smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (for garnish)

Method

Preparation

  • Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil in an airtight glass container.
  • Prepare the remaining ingredients: chop the red onion and garlic cloves, and set aside.

Cooking

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat, and melt the grass-fed butter.
  • Cook the marinated chicken until it develops a crispy, golden crust. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
  • In the same pan, sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves until fragrant.
  • Add the leftover Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in the day-old rice, stirring until coated.
  • Lower the heat and melt the remaining butter in the pan. Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the light cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.

Serving

  • Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle the creamy sauce over.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving. For extra kick, adjust chili powder to taste.
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