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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken with Garlic Rice

A delicious and creamy Cajun chicken dish served over flavorful garlic rice, packed with protein and spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Cajun Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Garlic Rice
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Garlic Rice
  1. In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the rice and salt, stirring to coat the rice in the butter and garlic.
  3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Cook the Cajun Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Add the diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve
  1. Fluff the garlic rice with a fork and serve it on plates. Top with the creamy Cajun chicken mixture.
  2. Garnish with parsley if desired and enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a spicier version, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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