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High Protein Creamy Cajun

High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice Delight


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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken in a creamy Cajun sauce, served over perfectly infused 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 chili 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)
  • 45 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1/2 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 chicken with Cajun seasoning mix and olive oil, ensuring it’s well coated.
  2. Heat non-stick skillet, melt grass-fed butter, and sear marinated chicken until cooked and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté chopped red onion and garlic in the same pan until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning and day-old rice until coated.
  5. Lower heat, melt additional grass-fed butter, whisk in milk, and add light cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Layer Cajun rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle creamy sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Cajun

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 plate
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 2g
    • Sodium: 800mg
    • Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 35g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg