Description
A cozy, high protein meal with creamy sauce, tender chicken, and Cajun spices that embodies family gatherings and comfort.
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: Begin by marinating the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat, and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until it develops a crispy, golden crust.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add rice and flavor: Toss in your day-old rice with the remaining Cajun Seasoning Mix.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: Lower the heat and add butter. Whisk in the milk and then add light cream cheese and Parmesan.
- Assemble the dish: Layer the Cajun rice onto a plate, top with the sliced chicken, and drizzle with creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Perfect for leftovers or meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg