Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice (Printable Recipe)

Creamy Cajun chicken paired with fluffy rice for a high-protein, flavorful comfort dish.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cajun Seasoning Mix

01 - 1 teaspoon salt
02 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon oregano
06 - 1 teaspoon thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon chili powder

→ Chicken Marinade

09 - 800g chicken breast, cut into halves
10 - 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning mix
11 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
12 - 25g grass-fed butter for cooking

→ Cajun Rice

13 - 1 medium red onion, chopped
14 - 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
15 - 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning mix
16 - cooked rice, day-old preferred
17 - fresh parsley for garnish

→ Creamy Sauce

18 - 15g grass-fed butter
19 - 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning mix
20 - 250ml milk
21 - 150g light cream cheese
22 - 40g Parmesan cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Marinate chicken breast pieces overnight with Cajun seasoning mix and olive oil, ensuring each piece is well coated. For quick preparation, minimum 30 minutes marination will suffice.
02 - Heat pan over medium-high heat and melt grass-fed butter. Cook marinated chicken until golden crust develops. Rest chicken for several minutes before slicing into strips.
03 - In same pan, sauté chopped red onion and garlic until fragrant. Add remaining Cajun seasoning mix and day-old rice, stirring until rice is well coated with flavors.
04 - Lower heat and melt butter in pan. Add Cajun seasoning mix, then slowly whisk in milk. Once warmed, add light cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until sauce is smooth and creamy.
05 - Layer Cajun rice on plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle creamy sauce over top. Garnish with fresh parsley for color contrast.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Day-old rice works best as it's less sticky and absorbs flavors better
02 - Resting chicken after cooking keeps it juicy and tender
03 - Can be prepared ahead of time - chicken and rice can be made in advance, sauce prepared fresh when ready to serve
04 - Stores well in refrigerator for up to 3 days, making excellent meal prep option

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