Cajun Chicken
Cajun Chicken is a quick dinner recipe that you'll want to make over and over again. Cooked completely in a skillet, seasoned with cajun seasoning and coated in a creamy garlic sauce, it'll quickly become a family favorite!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. chicken breasts sliced in half for 4 total breasts and pounded to even thickness
- pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or sub half and half or milk of choice
Instructions
- If your chicken breasts are large, slice them vertically to create 4 smaller breasts.
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken smooth side down and cook for 5 minutes, then flip over and cook for 2-5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Add a splash of broth to the skillet to scrape up the brown bits, then add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the broth and cream and whisk.
- Bring the sauce to a low simmer, then add the chicken back in and simmer for 2-4 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly. Enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
*If you prefer to use boneless chicken thighs, cook them smooth side down for 4 minutes, then flip them over and cook for 2-4 minutes (cook time varies depending on size)
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1307IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
