High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken with Garlic Rice: Smoky, Spicy, and Comforting
High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken with Garlic Rice – smoky, spicy, and creamy. Perfect for a comforting high-protein meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- 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: 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, 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning mix, fresh parsley for garnish
- Creamy Sauce: 15 g grass-fed butter, 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning mix, 250 ml milk, 150 g light cream cheese, 40 g Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Cajun seasoning mix by combining all listed spices.
- Marinate chicken with 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning mix and 2 tsp olive oil. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a skillet with 25 g butter until fully cooked and golden.
- Cook rice: sauté chopped onion and garlic in a little oil, then add uncooked rice and Cajun seasoning mix. Cook until fluffy.
- Prepare creamy sauce: melt butter, add Cajun seasoning, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Serve chicken over Cajun garlic rice, pour creamy sauce on top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Can adjust spice levels to taste.
- Use day-old rice for better texture when frying.
- Perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers in fridge up to 3 days.