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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice
Hoofdgerecht

Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

40 minVoor 4Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Vlees600 g
  • Cajun seasoning (divided)Kruiden en specerijen20 g
  • olive oilVoorraadkast15 ml
  • butterZuivel30 g
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • long grain rice (rinsed)Granen250 g
  • chicken stockVoorraadkast500 ml
  • heavy creamZuivel200 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Zuivel40 g
  • bell pepper (diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • spring onion (sliced)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • saltKruiden en specerijen3 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

574kcal

Koolhydraten
51 g
Eiwitten
39 g
Vetten
24 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Koekenpan
  • Steelpan
  • Mengkom

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Season the chicken

    • Toss the chicken pieces with the Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt in a bowl until evenly coated.
    Stap 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Stap 2
  3. Start the rice

    • Melt the butter in the same pan and soften the diced bell pepper.
    • Add the garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant.
    • Stir in the rice and toast for a minute.
    Stap 3
  4. Simmer the rice

    • Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed.
    Stap 4
  5. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat, stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan.
    • Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
    Stap 5
  6. Serve

    • Scatter over the sliced spring onion and serve hot.
    Stap 6