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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken with Garlic Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A flavorful and protein-packed dish featuring crispy Cajun chicken served over garlic-infused rice with a creamy sauce.

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 (cut into halves)
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
  • 2 cups Uncooked long-grain rice ((or 4 cups cooked/day-old rice))
  • 1 medium Red Onion (chopped)
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Cloves (chopped)
  • 0.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix

Garnish & Dairy

  • 15 g Grass Fed Butter
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with Cajun Seasoning and olive oil overnight.
  • Cook chicken in butter until crispy, then rest and slice.
  • Sauté onion and garlic, add rice and seasonings, stir well.
  • Make sauce by melting butter, whisking in milk, then adding cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
  • Serve rice topped with chicken and drizzle with creamy sauce, garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, use a cast iron skillet to achieve a crispy crust on the chicken.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, Chicken, Creamy, rice