Cajun Chicken with Creamy Cajun Sauce Recipe
A flavorful recipe for Cajun Chicken with Creamy Cajun Sauce, featuring juicy chicken breasts seasoned with Cajun spices and served in a rich, creamy sauce with a hint of lemon. This one-pan dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / Southern American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
Boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
For the Creamy Sauce:
1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 1 rib celery chopped, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half), 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, juice of 1/2 lemon (optional), chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden, then set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery, then add garlic. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then add cream and cheeses.
- Finish the dish: Simmer the sauce, return chicken to the skillet, and warm through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Consider using chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- For a lighter version, use plant-based cream and reduce cream cheese.
- To make Cajun pasta, stir in cooked pasta and adjust seasoning.
- Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~800 mg
- Fat: ~34 g
- Saturated Fat: ~18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~15 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~7 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~28 g
- Cholesterol: ~125 mg
