Description
Cajun Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the bold, zesty flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. With juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with spicy Cajun seasoning, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this flavor-packed meal that pairs beautifully with rice or pasta. The contrast of creamy sauce with vibrant spices creates an unforgettable dining experience that even picky eaters will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (plus more for the chicken)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Butter
- Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Shredded cheddar jack cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and lightly coat in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 6–7 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream, honey, hot sauce, additional Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add Rotel tomatoes and shredded cheese on top. Cover until cheese melts.
- Serve hot over rice or your choice of side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: For extra spice, adjust the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.