Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls Your Weeknight Winner

Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice Bowls Your Weeknight Winner

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This Creamy Cajun Chicken Rice recipe is a flavor explosion Juicy chicken in a creamy spicy sauce over fluffy rice A quick easy highprotein winner Get the…

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup/115g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced (approx. 1 cup/140g)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tbsp (30g) cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese)
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) hot sauce (such as Tabasco, optional)
  • 1/4 cup (6g) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 2 cups (400g) cooked rice (brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)

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