Description
A delightful and nutritious dish featuring marinated chicken in a creamy Cajun sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
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 (divided)
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
- 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 4–5 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In an airtight glass container, combine chicken breasts, 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning, and olive oil. Marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter, and cook marinated chicken until golden brown. Let rest and then slice.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté the chopped red onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Flavor to the Rice: Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning and add cooked rice, mixing well.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat, add remaining butter, gradually whisk in milk, and mix in cream cheese and parmesan until smooth.
- Plate It Up: Layer Cajun rice, top with sliced chicken, drizzle creamy sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Marinated chicken can stay in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Adjust spice levels as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing & Saucing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 90mg