High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
Indulge in the comforting flavors of High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice, a dish that marries creamy textures with a spicy kick. This delightful meal features tender chicken breast coated in zesty Cajun spices, sautéed until golden, then drenched in a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or serve it alongside fresh greens for a well-rounded dish that everyone will love. In just 30 minutes, you can have a satisfying and hearty meal ready to impress family and friends or enjoy solo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g chicken breast
- 1 medium red onion
- 4–5 garlic cloves
- 250 ml milk
- 150 g light cream cheese
- Cajun seasoning mix
- Olive oil
- Grass-fed butter
Instructions
- Marinate chicken overnight with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- Cook marinated chicken in melted butter over medium-high heat until golden brown; let rest before slicing.
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic in the same pan, add remaining seasoning mix, then stir in day-old rice.
- Melt butter, whisk in milk gradually, then mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- Layer rice on a plate, top with chicken slices, drizzle creamy sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg