Creamy Cajun Chicken
Creamy Cajun Chicken is the perfect combination of bold, zesty flavors and rich, velvety sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
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
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1285mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2010IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 2mg
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