Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice Bowls
A comforting and flavorful dish combining chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice with Cajun spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Contains Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Cream or heavy cream
- 1 cup Stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup Rice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side. Remove and let it rest.
- In the same skillet, add cream and Parmesan cheese to make a sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over the rice, drizzled with the creamy sauce.
Notes
Garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor. Customize with vegetables or substitute chicken with shrimp for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, rice bowls, creamy sauce, quick dinner, weeknight meal