High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
Indulge in the delightful flavors of High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice, a comforting dish that combines smoky and spicy notes with a creamy texture. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress your loved ones with a hearty meal that aligns with your health goals. Made with tender chicken breast, aromatic spices, and a luscious sauce, this dish promises both satisfaction and nutrition. It’s versatile enough to serve as lunch or dinner, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g chicken breast
- Cajun seasoning mix
- 2 Tsp olive oil
- 25 g grass-fed butter for cooking
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 4–5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 250 ml milk
- 150 g light cream cheese
- 40 g Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breast pieces in Cajun seasoning and olive oil overnight.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add grass-fed butter and cook marinated chicken until golden brown; let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped red onion and garlic until fragrant. Add remaining Cajun seasoning and any leftover rice, stirring until coated.
- Lower heat, melt more butter, whisk in milk, then add cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
- Serve by layering Cajun rice on a plate, topping it with sliced chicken and drizzling sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg