Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken is a delectable dish that envelops tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce infused with bold Cajun spices. This recipe captures the heart of Louisiana cuisine, offering an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With an easy preparation time of under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it over fluffy rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, making every bite a comforting delight. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this straightforward recipe that showcases the essence of Cajun cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined. Let it simmer gently for another five minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg