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Cajun Chicken Recipe


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Serving 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This flavorful Cajun Chicken recipe features juicy, seasoned chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with a delightful kick. Perfect for serving over rice or with a fresh salad, it’s a dish that’s sure to impress at any dinner table.


Ingredients

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Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cups heavy cream (can substitute half and half)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (light)
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 12 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil

Other:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (juice reserved)
  • ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

For Serving:

  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Prep Work: Drain and reserve the juice from the diced tomatoes for later use.
  • Make the Sauce: In a large measuring cup, combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Make the Chicken:
    • Slice chicken in half lengthwise and pound to ½ inch thick.
    • Season with Cajun seasoning and sprinkle with flour.
    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Make the Sauce:
    • Add reserved tomato juice to the skillet and clean the bottom with a spatula.
    • Add butter and garlic; cook for 1 minute.
    • Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Gradually add the sauce mixture, bringing it to a boil and then reducing to a simmer.
    • Add drained tomatoes and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
    • Reduce heat to low, slowly add cheese, and stir until melted. Add lime juice.
  • Finish the Dish:
    • Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce on top, and simmer for 4 minutes.
    • Add lime wedges and simmer for 1 more minute.
    • Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, you can add more heavy cream or cheese to the sauce.
  • Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce and Cajun seasoning.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg