Name: High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken – Spicy, Creamy & Flavor-Packed!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Cajun / Fusion
Ingredients: Cajun Seasoning Mix; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp chili powder; Chicken Marinade; 800 g chicken breast, halved; 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning mix; 2 tsp olive oil; 25 g grass-fed butter (for cooking); Fluffy Cajun Rice; 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice (or 4 cups cooked/day-old rice); 1 medium red onion, chopped; 4–5 garlic cloves, chopped; ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning mix; Fresh parsley, for garnish; Creamy Sauce; 15 g grass-fed butter; ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning mix; 250 ml milk; 150 g light cream cheese; 40 g Parmesan cheese, grated

Description

This High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken is a bold, spicy, and flavor-packed meal that combines tender Cajun-seasoned chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and fluffy Cajun rice. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

- Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder

- Chicken Marinade
- 800 g chicken breast, halved
- 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning mix
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 25 g grass-fed butter (for cooking)

- Fluffy Cajun Rice
- 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice (or 4 cups cooked/day-old rice)
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 4–5 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning mix
- Fresh parsley, for garnish

Creamy Sauce
15 g grass-fed butter
½ tbsp Cajun seasoning mix
250 ml milk
150 g light cream cheese
40 g Parmesan cheese, grated

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Instructions

Make the Cajun seasoning: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, and chili powder. Mix well and set aside.
Marinate the chicken: Coat halved chicken breasts with 1½ tbsp of the Cajun seasoning mix and 2 tsp olive oil. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, melt 25 g butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Cajun rice: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then stir in the Cajun seasoning and rice. Cook until heated through and fluffy. Garnish with parsley and set aside.
Make the creamy sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 15 g butter over medium heat. Stir in ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Assemble: Pour the creamy Cajun sauce over the cooked chicken or mix it into the rice. Serve hot and enjoy a high-protein, flavor-packed meal.

Notes

Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing chili powder.
For extra protein, serve with a side of black beans or quinoa.
Great for meal prep — stores well in the fridge up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Cajun / Fusion