Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
A bold and creamy dish featuring seasoned chicken and luxurious sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Seasoning for Chicken
- 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 Chili Powder
Main Ingredients
- 800 g Chicken Breast (cut into halves)
- 1.5 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 Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken halves with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, and chili powder.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 25 g of butter over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet and cook each side until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped red onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Pour in milk and mix in light cream cheese until smooth, then add the Parmesan and remaining Cajun seasoning for flavor.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over it. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Add a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for different flavors. Serve with slices of crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.