Description
This Cajun Chicken with Creamy Cajun Sauce recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with Cajun spices and served with a rich and creamy sauce that has a spicy kick.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness and pat dry with paper towels. Season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve with preferred sides.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
