Description
Cajun Chicken in Creamy Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce seasoned with a delightful blend of Cajun spices, including paprika and cayenne pepper. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or with crusty garlic bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and watch as your family and friends rave about this comforting dish. With its bold flavors and easy prep, Cajun Chicken in Creamy Sauce is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Cajun spice blend (paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder)
- Heavy cream
- Fresh garlic
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add Cajun spice blend and stir.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; simmer until heated through.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg