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Creamy Cajun chicken recipe.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe

This creamy Cajun chicken is made in one pan with seared chicken breasts that have been tossed in a Cajun seasoning. The pan bits are then turned into a creamy sauce to serve with rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half (about 1 ½ pound)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • ½ small red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and salt. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated in seasoning.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
  • To the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the milk and cream cheese to the skillet, stirring to evenly coat the vegetables. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Return the chicken with the juices to the pan and cook at a gentle simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Storage: This creamy cajun chicken recipe can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can reheat a portion of it in the microwave or in a skillet, adding a little water as needed to loosen the sauce and heating it until it's warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz chicken breast | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3177IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg

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