Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Slice the chicken and serve on top of the creamy rice mixture.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra texture, top with toasted breadcrumbs or chopped roasted red peppers. For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg