Description
A vibrant, flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken breast, Cajun spices, and a creamy sauce over rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g chicken breast (cut into halves)
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning mix
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 4–5 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 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
- 250 ml milk
- 150 g light cream cheese
- 40 g Parmesan cheese
- 25 g grass-fed butter for cooking
- 15 g grass-fed butter (for sauce)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken breast pieces overnight with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Ensure each piece has an even coating.
- Heat up a pan over medium-high heat and melt 25 g of grass-fed butter.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Cook until it develops a crispy, golden crust.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves in the same pan until fragrant.
- Add the remaining Cajun seasoning and toss in day-old rice, stirring until well coated with flavor.
- Lower the heat, melt the remaining butter, and then add the remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Whisk in the milk until warmed through, then add the light cream cheese and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle the creamy sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
Allow the chicken to come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Experiment with Cajun seasoning levels to find your preferred spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy chicken recipe, high protein meal
