Cajun Chicken
Cajun Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that will spice up your dinner table! This recipe features succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or seasonal vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can impress family and friends with a delightful culinary experience that highlights the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine. Get ready to savor this creamy comfort food that’s both satisfying and easy to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning. Dredge in flour until coated.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes before adding heavy cream.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with reserved juice) and return cooked chicken to the skillet. Top with shredded cheddar jack cheese and let melt.
- Serve drizzled with lime juice and garnished with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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