Description
Cajun Chicken in Creamy Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the bold, zesty flavors of Cajun spices with a velvety cream sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Each tender piece of chicken is seasoned to perfection and simmered in a rich sauce that clings to every bite. Serve it over fluffy rice or pasta, and watch as this dish transforms your dinner table into a flavorful feast. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have this mouthwatering Cajun classic ready in no time.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sear the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant, then stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for an additional five minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta, drizzling with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg