High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
This dish offers a delightful combination of flavors, textures, and culinary traditions with a creamy sauce and spicy Cajun rice, packed with protein and easily customizable.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 800 g Chicken Breast (cut into halves) Can substitute with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- 1.5 Tsp Cajun Seasoning Mix Plus an additional 1/2 tsp for flavoring the rice.
- 2 Tsp Olive Oil
- 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking Use dairy-free alternative for dairy-free version.
For the Sauce
- 250 ml Milk Use coconut milk for dairy-free version.
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese Dairy-free alternative can be used.
- 40 g Parmesan Can substitute with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 4-5 cloves Garlic (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 Chilli Powder
Garnish
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley For garnish.
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter For finishing the sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients, chop red onion and garlic, and cut the chicken breast into halves.
Marinating the Chicken
- Combine chicken breast with olive oil and 1.5 tsp of Cajun seasoning mix. Marinate overnight in the fridge.
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt 25g of grass-fed butter. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes on each side.
Resting the Chicken
- Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.
Sautéing Onions and Garlic
- In the same pan, add chopped red onions and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Flavoring the Rice
- Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning mix and day-old rice, allowing it to absorb flavor.
Creating the Sauce
- Lower heat, melt remaining butter in the pan, then whisk in milk. Add light cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
Combining and Serving
- Layer Cajun rice on plates, add sliced chicken on top, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
Garnishing
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the plated dish for a vibrant touch.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat slowly to retain moisture.