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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

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A comforting and flavorful dish with tender 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 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
  • 1 Medium Red Onion (chopped)
  • 4–5 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
  • 0.5 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
  • 15 g Grass Fed Butter
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter, then sear the marinated chicken until golden brown.
  3. Allow the cooked chicken to rest before slicing into strips.
  4. Sauté the chopped red onion and garlic in the same pan, then add the remaining Cajun seasoning.
  5. Toss in the cooked rice, and reduce heat while adding butter, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan to create a creamy sauce.
  6. Layer the rice on a plate, add sliced chicken on top, and drizzle with the creamy sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt. You can also use vegetable broth instead of milk for a dairy-free version.

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