High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Melt some light butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Add diced red onions and minced garlic to the melted butter.
  3. 3Stir until fragrant.
  4. 4Add 2 tsp of cajun seasoning and toast for a minute.
  5. 5Add cooked white rice and mix well to coat it in the cajun butter.
  6. 6Set the cajun fried rice aside.
  7. 7Beat chicken breast to flatten it.
  8. 8Spray chicken with cooking spray and season with 20g of cajun seasoning.
  9. 9Mix well to coat the chicken.
  10. 10Spray a pan with cooking spray and cook chicken on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  11. 11In the same pan, melt 15g of light butter.
  12. 12Add 1 tsp of cajun seasoning.
  13. 13Pour in 200ml of low-fat milk.
  14. 14Add 150g of light cream cheese and let it melt.
  15. 15Add 20g of parmesan cheese and stir on low heat until the sauce thickens.
  16. 16Portion rice into four servings.
  17. 17Slice and add cooked chicken to each rice portion.
  18. 18Top with the creamy cajun sauce.

Ingredients

  • 700 g cooked white rice
  • 20 g light butter
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 800 g boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 20 g cajun seasoning mix
  • Cooking spray
  • 15 g light butter
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 200 ml low fat milk
  • 150 g light cream cheese
  • 20 g parmesan

Equipment

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Tips

  • Store for up to 5 days in the fridge, you can store the sauce separately, but this is optional.
  • To reheat, add the contents to a microwave safe bowl and microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 3-4 minutes until heated through, then mix well and enjoy.