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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice


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  • Author: john-morgan35
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A flavorful and creamy dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken and rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.


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 Chili 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)
  • 45 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
  • ½ 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

  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken breast portions with Cajun seasoning and olive oil in an airtight container. Let it sit overnight.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until it has a crispy, golden crust. Let it rest before slicing.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic: Add chopped onion and garlic to the same pan. Cook until fragrant, then stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning and rice until coated.
  4. Prepare the creamy sauce: Lower the heat, melt the butter, whisk in the milk, then add light cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
  5. Layer and serve: Plate the Cajun rice, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh. Adjust spices according to taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg