High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
Swift Rabbit

High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

25Min
4Servings
547Cal
MediumLevel
Gluten freehigh_protein
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Equipment

mixing bowl
cutting board
frying pan
saucepan
stove
tongs
spatula
whisk
knife
measuring spoons
serving plate

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning Mix

smoked paprika

2 tsp

garlic powder

2 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

ground black pepper

1 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

salt

2 tsp

Cajun Chicken

boneless skinless chicken breast (flattened)

800 g

Cajun seasoning mix

20 g

cooking spray

1 spray

Cajun Fried Rice

cooked cold white rice (cooked, cold)

700 g

light butter

20 g

red onion (diced)

0.5 piece

garlic (diced)

2 clove

Cajun seasoning mix

2 tsp

Creamy Cajun Sauce

low fat milk

200 ml

light cream cheese

150 g

parmesan

20 g

Cajun seasoning mix

1 tsp

light butter

10 g

Instructions

1

Prepare Cajun seasoning

Combine all spices to create the homemade Cajun seasoning mix.

2 min
Store extra seasoning in an airtight container for future use
2

Season the chicken

Coat the flattened chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on all sides.

3 min
Make sure chicken is evenly coated for consistent flavor
3

Cook the chicken

Cook the seasoned chicken breasts until golden and cooked through.

8 minMedium-high heattimer 8 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed
4

Prepare fried rice base

Sauté onion and garlic in butter, then add rice and seasoning.

5 minMedium heattimer 3 min
Cold rice works best to prevent mushiness
5

Make creamy Cajun sauce

Combine milk, cream cheese, Parmesan, and remaining seasoning to create a smooth sauce.

4 minLow heattimer 4 min
Stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming
6

Combine and serve

Slice cooked chicken and serve over fried rice with creamy sauce drizzled on top.

3 min
Garnish with fresh herbs if available

Storage

Fridge: 5 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave covered with damp paper towel for 3-4 minutes until heated through

Store sauce separately if possible to maintain best texture. Mix well after reheating.

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