High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
A delightful dish combining Cajun spices with creamy chicken and rice, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 800 g Chicken Breast (cut into halves)
- 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
- 1.5 tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
For Cooking
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
- 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 4-5 cloves Garlic (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
For the Creamy Sauce
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter For garnish, use fresh parsley.
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Season chicken halves with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, chilli powder, and 1.5 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning mix.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 25 grams of grass-fed butter over medium heat.
Cooking
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pan, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped red onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning mix, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Cook until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Simmer for a few minutes more.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Flavor Enhancement: Add a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness. Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.