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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

A flavorful and creamy dish packed with protein, featuring Cajun-spiced chicken served over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking chicken
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or substitute with Greek yogurt for lower fat
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Pepper Jack for extra spice
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
Rice
  • 1 cup Long Grain Rice Uncooked
  • 2 cups Water For cooking rice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Green Onions Chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Make the Creamy Sauce
  1. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked rice and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or increase the Cajun seasoning.

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