Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a separate pot, cook the rice in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Once the chicken is done, reduce heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy Cajun chicken over a bed of rice. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a healthier twist, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. You can also substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg