Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and Cajun flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, mixing well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the rice, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to prepare the chicken and veggies in advance for a hassle-free cooking experience. Customize with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, cajun rice, comfort food, weeknight dinner, quick meal