Description
Enjoy easy-to-make Cajun Chicken with a creamy sauce and bold flavors that will impress your family! Try this delightful recipe today!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cups heavy cream (can sub half and half)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour (for serving)
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (juice reserved)
- ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Dredge in flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Stir in flour, then whisk in chicken broth and cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add honey, hot sauce, remaining Cajun seasoning, and spices. Mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet with Rotel tomatoes and simmer until thickened.
- Top with cheese and drizzle with lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust spice levels by reducing the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper based on your taste preference. Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack to add a unique twist.