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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

45 minPara 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredientes

4 personas
  • boneless skinless chicken thighsCarne7 piezas
  • avocado oilDespensa30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningEspecias15 g
  • paprikaEspecias6 g
  • onion powderEspecias4 g
  • sazon seasoning packetEspecias1 pieza
  • garlic powderEspecias4 g
  • salt (to taste)Especias5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Especias2 g
  • butterLácteos45 g
  • onion (diced)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • garlic (minced)Frutas y verduras7 piezas
  • red bell pepper (diced)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • orange bell pepper (diced)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • cooked white rice (cooked)Cereales600 g
  • Italian seasoningEspecias3 g
  • heavy creamLácteos240 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for topping)Frutas y verduras10 g

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Nutrición

736kcal

Carbohidratos
48 g
Proteínas
44 g
Grasas
41 g
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Preparación

  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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 4
  5. Add the chicken

    • Place the cooked chicken thighs on top of the rice and vegetables.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 6
  7. Bring it all together

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