High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken with Garlic Rice
A flavorful and protein-packed dish featuring crispy Cajun chicken served over garlic-infused rice with a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Spices and Seasonings
- 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
Main Ingredients
- 800 g Chicken Breast (cut into halves) (Marinate overnight)
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 25 g Grass Fed Butter for Cooking
- 2 cups Uncooked long-grain rice (or 4 cups cooked rice)
- 1 medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 4-5 cloves Garlic Cloves (chopped)
- 0.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix
Garnish & Dairy
- 15 g Grass Fed Butter
- 250 ml Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 40 g Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with Cajun seasoning and olive oil overnight.
- Cook chicken in butter until crispy, then rest and slice.
- Sauté onion and garlic, add rice and seasonings, then stir to coat.
- Make sauce by melting butter, whisking in milk, then adding cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
- Serve rice topped with chicken and drizzled with creamy sauce, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Use cast iron skillet for best crust on chicken.