Description
Cajun Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table. Featuring succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy, spicy sauce, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. In just under an hour, you can whip up a meal that’s not only delicious but also visually appealing with its rich colors and garnishes. Serve it over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables for a well-rounded meal everyone will love.
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
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and lightly coat with flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, honey, hot sauce, remaining Cajun seasoning, and diced tomatoes (with reserved juice). Simmer until thickened.
- Add shredded cheese; return chicken to skillet to soak in flavors for a few minutes.
- Drizzle lime juice before serving and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Cajun Chicken (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg