Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

Directions

  1. 1Add butter to a pan.
  2. 2Sweat down minced garlic in the pan.
  3. 3Add Cajun seasoning.
  4. 4Add onion powder.
  5. 5Stir the ingredients in the pan.
  6. 6Pour in heavy cream.
  7. 7Stir the cream and seasonings to combine.
  8. 8Season the sauce with salt.
  9. 9The sauce is done; set aside.
  10. 10Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning.
  11. 11Add paprika to the chicken.
  12. 12Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the chicken.
  13. 13Mix the seasonings into the chicken thighs.
  14. 14Add a little bit of oil to a pan.
  15. 15Place chicken thighs in the hot pan to cook.
  16. 16Flip the chicken to cook on both sides.
  17. 17Remove the cooked chicken from the pan.
  18. 18In the same pan, cook down chopped onion.
  19. 19Add garlic to the pan.
  20. 20Add Cajun seasoning to the onion and garlic.
  21. 21Stir the ingredients in the pan.
  22. 22Add cooked rice to the pan.
  23. 23Mix the rice with the pan drippings and seasonings.
  24. 24Place the cooked chicken on top of the rice.
  25. 25Garnish with a little bit of parsley.
  26. 26Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and rice.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • oil
  • 0.5 cup white onion
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups rice
  • parsley

Equipment

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Tips

  • Always check for flavor as everyone 's taste buds are different.