Description
Cajun Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that promises to elevate your dinner table with its creamy, spicy sauce. This one-pan recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a zesty Cajun seasoning, simmered in a rich cream sauce that brings an irresistible comfort to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice or vegetables, making it a versatile option for any meal. With its quick preparation and mouthwatering taste, Cajun Chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter; once melted, cook chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour to create a roux before gradually adding chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in honey, hot sauce, remaining Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and reserved tomato juice. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet with the sauce; top with diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar jack cheese. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Drizzle lime juice over the dish before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg