Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring seasoned chicken and creamy rice, capturing the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, prepare the rice using chicken broth instead of water to enhance flavor.
- Rub the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the chicken, and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let it rest and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and let it simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smoothly blended.
- Serve the rice in bowls topped with the Cajun chicken and creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, let the seasoned chicken marinate for 30 minutes before cooking and always ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg