Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken is a flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, spiced cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Simmer for a couple more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use shrimp or salmon instead of chicken for a seafood twist.Add bell peppers or spinach for extra color and nutrition.For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast.Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to keep the sauce smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
