Description
A warm and comforting bowl of creamy chicken and rice, packed with Cajun flavors. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Set the cooked chicken aside on a plate.
- Create the sauce by pouring heavy cream and adding Parmesan cheese to the same skillet.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Serve the Cajun chicken over cooked rice and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg