Description
Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken is a delectable, quick-to-make dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich, spiced cream sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe delivers bold flavors and vibrant colors, making it a standout meal any night of the week. Serve it over rice or pasta for an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Stir well.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning to taste, allowing the sauce to simmer gently for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg