Description
Cajun Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings the bold, spicy flavors of Louisiana cuisine straight to your dinner table. This creamy chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated with Cajun spices and simmered in a rich cream sauce infused with garlic and zesty tomatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this one-pan meal offers an easy cleanup without sacrificing taste. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a satisfying meal that delights the whole family. Enjoy the unique blend of spices and creamy goodness that will impress anyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (juice reserved)
- ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning; dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, followed by honey, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to skillet along with diced tomatoes; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheddar jack cheese until melted; finish with a drizzle of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg