Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Chicken recipe is made with a juicy, golden, pan-fried chicken in a cajun spiced cream sauce. It's ready in less than 20 minutes! Great with pasta, rice, or zoodles.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Bowl
- skillet
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, some salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot add the chicken and sear for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- As soon as the chicken is done, set aside on a plate and cover to keep warm. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour the chicken broth, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for few minutes, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, mix well.
- Add cooked chicken and let it simmer until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is cooked through.
- Once done, remove from the heat and add parmesan cheese. Mix well and spoon the cheesy sauce on top of the chicken to coat well.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.
Notes
- You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs but adjust the cooking time as needed.
- To check your chicken is done it's always best to use a meat thermometer. Stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken, if it reads 165F then it's done.
- Ideally opt for low-salt Cajun seasoning, to control your sodium intake.
- You can use full-fat or low-fat cream cheese.
- Instead of cream cheese, you can use light coconut milk (the canned version)
- It's best to use a deeper pan/skillet, so your sauce doesn't overflow!
- If your chicken breasts are on the thick side, consider slicing them lengthwise so that you have 2 pieces that are half as thick.
- Top with some fresh parsley for a pop of freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1349IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg