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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice
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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookingwithkatiecross10 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken breast (boneless, skinless)Meat2 pieces
  • Tony's Creole seasoningSpices10 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy30 g
  • heavy whipping creamDairy240 ml
  • Tony's paprikaSpices3 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy90 g
  • cooked rice (cooked, minute rice works well)Grains300 g

per serving

Nutrition

687kcal

Carbs
45 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
39 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a hot skillet.
    • Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes without moving them to build a nice crust.
    • Flip and finish cooking through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the creamy sauce

    • Discard the excess olive oil from the skillet.
    • Melt the butter, pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir to combine.
    • Season with paprika and black pepper, then add the Parmesan and stir until fully melted.
    Step 3

  4. Combine with the rice

    • Pour most of the sauce out of the pan, leaving a little in the skillet.
    • Add the cooked rice and stir everything together.
    • Season with more Creole seasoning and paprika.
    Step 4

  5. Plate and serve

    • Spoon the rice onto plates, top with the chicken and pour over as much sauce as you like.
    Step 5
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