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Cajun Chicken & Rice Bowls

Enjoy a flavorful and hearty Cajun chicken and rice bowl, packed with spices and creamy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs Choose based on preference for lean or juicy meat.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Use store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 tablespoon oil For searing chicken.
  • 1 lemon lemon juice Optional for marinating chicken.
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice Can substitute with jasmine or basmati.
  • 2 cups chicken stock Adds flavor; can substitute with water.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
  • 1 medium bell pepper Chopped.
  • 2 stalks celery Chopped.
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese For a lighter creamy finish.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Grated for flavor.

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice in chicken stock until tender, then set aside.
  • Season chicken with Cajun spices and sear in oil until cooked through.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
  • Mix in cream cheese and Parmesan until creamy and heated through.
  • Combine cooked rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice before cooking.
Keyword chicken, Rice