Description
A comforting bowl of creamy Cajun chicken and rice, perfect for family dinners or impressing friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to the package instructions.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning, along with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to rest before slicing.
- In that same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese; stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Serve the sliced Cajun chicken over the cooked rice, drizzling the creamy sauce on top.
- Finish with a garnish of chopped parsley and enjoy every bite!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Cajun seasoning for a few hours or overnight. You can also substitute chicken with shrimp or sautéed mushrooms for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg