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Thomas Baker

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This High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice recipe is a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors, making it an ideal meal for a healthy and comforting lunch. Featuring tender marinated chicken and fluffy Cajun-seasoned rice, this dish is sure to satisfy anyone looking for a delicious High Protein Cajun Chicken or Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cajun Seasoning Mix:
  • 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
  • Chicken Marinade:
  • 800 g Chicken Breast cut into halves
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 2 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
  • Fluffy Cajun Rice:
  • 2 cups Uncooked long-grain rice (or 4 cups cooked/day-old rice)
  • 1 Medium Red Onion chopped
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves chopped
  • ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • Creamy Sauce:
  • 15 g Grass Fed Butter
  • ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken breast pieces overnight with the Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil. Ensure each piece is well coated for best flavor.
  2. Seal the marinated chicken in an airtight glass container and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and melt the grass-fed butter.
  4. Cook the marinated chicken breasts until golden and crispy on each side, then let rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
  5. In the same pan, sauté the chopped red onion and garlic cloves until fragrant.
  6. Add ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in the rice, stirring well to coat all grains with the seasoning.
  7. Lower the heat, melt butter in the pan, add Cajun Seasoning Mix, then slowly whisk in the milk.
  8. Once warm, stir in the light cream cheese and Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Plate the Cajun rice, top with sliced chicken, drizzle the creamy sauce over, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For best results, use day-old rice to achieve fluffy texture in the Cajun rice. Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor significantly. A cast iron skillet works great for cooking the chicken to get a perfect crust.