Description
Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken is a delightful dish that brings bold flavors and creamy textures to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken breasts coated in a zesty Cajun sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or pasta, and enjoy the vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides and let sit for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Simmer for an additional few minutes before squeezing lemon juice on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg