Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with this delicious Cajun Chicken dish smothered in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce. Perfect for a flavorful dinner that’s quick and easy to make!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden brown.
- Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream and broth, then whisk in Parmesan, Dijon, red pepper flakes, and more Cajun seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
