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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
Hoofdgerecht

Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

45 minVoor 4Nutri-Score C€€
van @hazaleajone12 imports0 keer gekookt
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • boneless skinless chicken thighsVlees7 stukken
  • avocado oilVoorraadkast30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningKruiden en specerijen15 g
  • paprikaKruiden en specerijen6 g
  • onion powderKruiden en specerijen4 g
  • sazon seasoning packetKruiden en specerijen1 stuk
  • garlic powderKruiden en specerijen4 g
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen2 g
  • butterZuivel45 g
  • onion (diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit7 stukken
  • red bell pepper (diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • orange bell pepper (diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • cooked white rice (cooked)Granen600 g
  • Italian seasoningKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • heavy creamZuivel240 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for topping)Groente en fruit10 g

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Voedingswaarden

736kcal

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Bereiding

  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.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 4

  5. Add the chicken

    • Place the cooked chicken thighs on top of the rice and vegetables.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 6

  7. Bring it all together

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