Description
Indulge in this comforting dish featuring Cajun-seasoned chicken enveloped in a velvety cream sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it simmer until melted and thickened.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating seasonal vegetables or a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also substitute chicken for shrimp or tofu as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg