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Cheesy Cajun Chicken and Rice Bake
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Cheesy Cajun Chicken and Rice Bake

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @badbatchbaking15 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat800 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices2 g
  • long-grain white rice (rinsed)Grains300 g
  • chicken stockPantry600 ml
  • butterDairy40 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • flourPantry30 g
  • heavy creamDairy300 ml
  • Parmesan (grated)Dairy60 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

531kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
34 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Season and sear the chicken

    • Toss the chicken with the Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sear the chicken until golden on the outside.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the rice

    • Combine the rice with the chicken stock in a saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
    Step 2

  3. Make the garlic Parmesan cream sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the garlic until fragrant.
    • Whisk in the flour and cook briefly, then pour in the cream and simmer until thickened.
    • Stir in the Parmesan and lemon juice, then season to taste.
    Step 3

  4. Assemble the bake

    • Spread the rice in the baking dish and top with the chicken.
    • Pour the cream sauce over the top and finish with the mozzarella.
    Step 4

  5. Bake until golden and bubbly

    • Bake at 190 °C until the cheese is melted, golden and bubbling.
    Step 5
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