High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken with Garlic Rice – Bold, Comforting, and Packed with Protein 🌶️🍗
High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken with Garlic Rice is a smoky, spicy, and creamy dish perfect for a comforting yet high-protein meal. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this recipe combines juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken with flavorful garlic rice and a rich creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Pan-cooked
- Cuisine: American
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 chili powder
- Chicken Marinade: 800g chicken breast (halved), 1.5 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix, 2 tsp olive oil, 25g grass-fed butter (for cooking)
- Fluffy Cajun Rice: 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice (or 4 cups cooked/day-old), 1 medium red onion chopped, 4-5 garlic cloves chopped, ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix, fresh parsley for garnish
- Creamy Sauce: 15g grass-fed butter, ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning Mix, 250 ml milk, 150g light cream cheese, 40g Parmesan
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken overnight with Cajun Seasoning Mix and olive oil, coating each piece well.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, and cook chicken until golden and crispy. Let rest, then slice into strips.
- In the same pan, sauté red onion and garlic until fragrant. Add remaining Cajun Seasoning Mix and toss in day-old rice. Stir to coat.
- Lower heat, melt butter, add Cajun Seasoning, then slowly whisk in milk. Add cream cheese and Parmesan, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Plate the Cajun rice, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.
- Cook chicken on medium-high heat for a crispy crust and let rest before slicing.
- Use day-old rice if possible. Cook onion and garlic until fragrant before adding seasoning.
- Keep heat low when making the sauce to avoid curdling.