Description
A delightful and nourishing meal featuring chicken breast layered over rich, creamy Cajun rice, perfect for cozy evenings.
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 Tbsp 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 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 1/2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces with 1.5 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning and olive oil overnight.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, melt 25 g of butter, and cook the marinated chicken until crispy and golden.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes and then slice into strips.
- Sauté chopped red onion and garlic in the same pan until fragrant, adding in 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and day-old rice.
- Lower the heat, add 15 g of butter, and whisk in the milk, then stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
- Layer Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle with creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite veggies or adjust spices to taste. Marinate chicken in advance for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg