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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and protein-packed Cajun chicken and rice dish with a creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

  • 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

Main Ingredients

  • 800 g chicken breast, halved
  • 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning mix (from homemade mix)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 25 g grass fed butter (for cooking (15 g later in sauce))
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 150 g light cream cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan, grated
  • 250 ml milk

Garnish

  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with spices and Cajun seasoning.
  • Cook chicken in a skillet with olive oil until browned and cooked through.
  • In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic, then add butter, cream cheese, Parmesan, and milk to create a creamy sauce.
  • Combine cooked chicken with the sauce and simmer briefly.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, chicken, Creamy