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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice

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A quick and filling one-pan meal with bold flavors and high protein, featuring marinated chicken in a creamy Cajun sauce served over rice.

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 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
  • Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
  • 15 g Grass Fed Butter
  • 1/2 Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil. Ensure each piece is well coated.
  2. Seal in an airtight glass container for best results.
  3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, and melt the grass-fed butter. Cook the marinated chicken until golden and crispy. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
  4. Sauté chopped red onion and garlic cloves in the same pan until fragrant. Add the remaining Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in the day-old rice.
  5. Lower the heat, melt more butter, and whisk in the milk. Once warmed, add the light cream cheese and Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
  6. Layer the Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle the creamy sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice and allow the chicken to rest after cooking. Adjust spice levels according to preference.

Nutrition

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