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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @hazaleajone12 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighsMeat7 pieces
  • avocado oilPantry30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningSpices15 g
  • paprikaSpices6 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • sazon seasoning packetSpices1 piece
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • butterDairy45 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce7 pieces
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • orange bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • cooked white rice (cooked)Grains600 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices3 g
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for topping)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

736kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
41 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 4

  5. Add the chicken

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

  7. Bring it all together

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