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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Rice Bowl – A Spicy Weeknight Favorite

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A hearty and flavorful bowl featuring Cajun-spiced chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice for a comforting, one-dish meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup grated parmesan (optional)

  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Chopped parsley or green onion for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Let sit 15–30 minutes.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet. Sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side. Remove and rest.

  3. In same pan, melt butter. Sauté onion and bell peppers 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze. Stir in cream and simmer 3–4 minutes.

  5. Add parmesan if using. Return chicken to pan and simmer 3–4 minutes.

  6. Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Garnish with parsley or green onion.

Notes

Use cauliflower rice for low-carb. Swap heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy-free. Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.

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