Description
A comforting and flavorful Cajun Chicken & Rice dish that combines bold spices and creamy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lemon juice and Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes (optional).
- Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and sear until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the rice and chicken stock; stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
Notes
Garnish with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan cheese. Pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg