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Golden Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Cajun Butter Rice

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This Golden Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Cajun Butter Rice is a bold, one-skillet dinner featuring crispy chicken and rich, Cajun-spiced rice in a creamy sauce—perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or weekend indulgence.

Ingredients

  • For the Garlic Parmesan Chicken:
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • For the Creamy Cajun Butter Rice:
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup long-grain white rice
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep and Dredge Chicken: Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix flour and Parmesan in a shallow dish and dredge chicken pieces.
  2. Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side. Add garlic in the final minute and baste. Set chicken aside.
  3. Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, add more oil and butter. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes, then stir in garlic.
  4. Cook the Rice: Add rice and toast 1 minute. Stir in broth and Cajun seasoning. Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Finish the Rice: Stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer uncovered until creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Return chicken to skillet and nestle into the rice. Spoon rice over top and garnish with parsley or more Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use chicken breasts or thighs—both work great.
  • Make it less spicy by reducing Cajun seasoning.
  • Lighten it up with evaporated milk instead of cream.
  • Store leftovers separately and reheat with a splash of broth.

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