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Creamy Cajun Chicken

Creamy Cajun Chicken That’s Ready in Just 30 Minutes

This Creamy Cajun Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings vibrant New Orleans flavors to your table in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts Juiciness can be improved with chicken thighs.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Use low-salt variety.
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • Flour Cornstarch is a gluten-free alternative.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Swap with olive oil for a lighter twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Use any high smoke point oil.
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Oil-packed varieties are preferable.
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Heavy/whipping cream Replace with half-and-half for a lighter variant.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four cutlets. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Dredge in flour for a crispy coating.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the chicken or stir into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and watch the cooking time closely to achieve the perfect golden chicken cutlets.

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