Description
A quick and delicious dinner featuring tender chicken, creamy Parmesan sauce, and spicy Cajun seasoning served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until fully cooked and golden brown, about 7-8 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it into strips.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve the sliced chicken over cooked rice, drizzling the creamy sauce generously on top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu, and use low-fat cream and cheese for a lighter version. Add fresh herbs or sauté garlic and onion for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food