Description
A cozy, creamy dish combining the flavors of Cajun chicken and rice, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
- 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 4–5 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
- 1/2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 1/2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with 1.5 tsp of Cajun Seasoning Mix and 2 tsp of olive oil.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, and melt 25 g of grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until crispy, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 tsp of Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in the day-old rice.
- Lower the heat and melt 15 g of butter in the pan. Whisk in the milk and then add the light cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
- Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with the sliced chicken, and drizzle the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper. You can also swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg