Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring Cajun seasoned chicken served over fluffy white rice, topped with a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced horizontally into cutlets
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- Cajun seasoning to taste, used on chicken and in sauce
- onion powder to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- paprika to taste, used on chicken and in sauce
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, not pre-shredded
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- cooked white rice enough for 4 servings, prepared according to package instructions
Instructions
- Cook white rice according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
- If chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally into thin, even cutlets. Season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side without moving, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 1 minute.
- Wipe out any excess oil from the skillet with a paper towel. Add butter and melt over medium heat.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir to combine. Add a pinch of Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese a little at a time, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Let simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Fluff the rice and divide among serving plates. Slice the rested chicken into strips and lay over the rice. Spoon the Cajun Parmesan cream sauce generously over the chicken, allowing just a little to run onto the rice. Do not mix the sauce into the rice — keep the layers. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.
- You can substitute the heavy whipping cream with a lower fat alternative, but the sauce may be less creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg