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Creamy Cajun Chicken is the perfect combination of bold, zesty flavors and rich, velvety sauce. Juicy, tender chicken is coated in a perfectly spiced Cajun seasoning and simmered in a luscious, creamy sauce that’s packed with flavor.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Delicious Cajun Flavor: The perfect mix of cajun spices adds a rich, smoky, and slightly spicy kick. Then, you have the luscious sauce that coats every bite, making it irresistibly satisfying.
- Perfect for Weeknights: This is a quick and easy meal that feels indulgent but comes together in just 30 minutes!
- Pairs Well with Everything: Creamy cajun chicken goes great with veggies, grains, or a simple side salad. I like to serve it over noodles or mashed potatoes!
Delicious 30-Minute, One-Pan Meal
Not only is this creamy cajun chicken incredibly flavorful, it comes together so quickly and easily all in one pan! Dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes, and clean-up is a breeze! My kids love this chicken and ask for it often. You will love having it in your weekly dinner line up.
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How to Make Creamy Cajun Chicken
This creamy cajun chicken recipe is as easy as it gets! Everything comes together in just one pan, making cleanup a breeze. Simply season the chicken, sear it to golden perfection, then whip up the rich and flavorful sauce in the same skillet. Let everything simmer together, and in no time, you’ll have a restaurant quality meal without any hassle!
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the cajun seasoning and black pepper. Rub all the chicken pieces with the spice mixture on both sides.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook it for about 3 minutes on each side. You just need to sear it, but not fully cook it. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Onion: Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is tender, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk the flour into the pan to create a paste.
- Make the Sauce: Slowly stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and the remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Continue to Cook and Serve: Return the chicken to the creamy cajun sauce and cook for another 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Season to taste with salt, if needed. Garnish creamy cajun chicken with fresh parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired, and serve!
Creamy Cajun Chicken Tips and Variations
I love it when recipes are easy to change so I can use what I have on hand or what I prefer. This is one of those recipes! Here are a few different options:
- Can I adjust the spice level? This dish isn’t too spicy, but if you aren’t a fan of any spice, you can leave out the red pepper flakes. Conversely, for more heat, add more red pepper flakes.
- Can I use whole chicken pieces? You can use chicken thighs or whole breasts for this recipe. But you will need to sear the chicken for longer and then cook in the sauce for additional time. Chicken needs to temp out to 165ºF.
- Can I add vegetables? Yes! You can add vegetables to creamy cajun chicken. When you cook the onion, try adding diced red or green peppers, jalapeños, corn, green beans, or whatever you like!
- Is there a low sodium option? They now sell cajun seasoning without the salt! If you’re watching your salt intake, this is a good way to get the flavor of cajun without added salt! You can also make homemade cajun seasoning and adjust the salt.
Leftover Creamy Cajun Chicken
- In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- In the Freezer: I don’t recommend storing creamy cajun chicken in the freezer as the sauce may separate, but you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30 second increments. Or reheat on the stove top until heated through.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes for garnish
- salt to taste, if needed
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Rub 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken, pieces with the spice mixture on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook it for about 3 minutes on each side, until just seared but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add ½ cup chopped onion and 3 teaspoons minced garlic, to the pan and cook until the onion is tender, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the pan to create a paste.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and the remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for another 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Season to taste with salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
