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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

45 Min.Für 4Nutri-Score C€€
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4 Personen
  • boneless skinless chicken thighsFleisch7 Stücke
  • avocado oilVorräte30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningGewürze15 g
  • paprikaGewürze6 g
  • onion powderGewürze4 g
  • sazon seasoning packetGewürze1 Stück
  • garlic powderGewürze4 g
  • salt (to taste)Gewürze5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Gewürze2 g
  • butterMilchprodukte45 g
  • onion (diced)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • garlic (minced)Obst & Gemüse7 Stücke
  • red bell pepper (diced)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • orange bell pepper (diced)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • cooked white rice (cooked)Getreide600 g
  • Italian seasoningGewürze3 g
  • heavy creamMilchprodukte240 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for topping)Obst & Gemüse10 g

pro Portion

Nährwerte

736kcal

Kohlenhydrate
48 g
Eiweiß
44 g
Fett
41 g
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Utensilien

  • Bratpfanne
  • Stielkasserolle
  • Rührschüssel
  • Küchenthermometer

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Season the chicken

    • Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl.
    • Drizzle with avocado oil and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, sazon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
    • Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
    Schritt 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a little avocado oil or butter.
    • Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
    • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
    Schritt 2
  3. Cook the vegetables

    • In the same pan, add butter.
    • Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    • Add the diced red and orange bell peppers and cook until softened, seasoning with a little more Cajun seasoning.
    Schritt 3
  4. Add the rice

    • Once the vegetables are softened and slightly browned, add the cooked white rice to the pan.
    • Mix everything together well so the rice is coated with all the Cajun flavors.
    Schritt 4
  5. Add the chicken

    • Place the cooked chicken thighs on top of the rice and vegetables.
    Schritt 5
  6. Make the creamy Cajun sauce

    • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    • Add paprika, Cajun seasoning and Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sauce begins to thicken.
    Schritt 6
  7. Bring it all together

    • Pour the creamy Cajun garlic sauce over the chicken and rice.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley.
    Schritt 7