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Creamy Cajun Chicken

Creamy Cajun Chicken delivers bold flavors in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features Cajun seasoning and a creamy sauce that will leave you wanting more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Creole
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter (divided)
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with 1.5 tbsp of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
  5. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  8. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream and the remaining 1/2 tbsp of Cajun seasoning.
  9. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  11. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over rice or pasta to soak up the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.