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A close-up overhead shot of a blackened Cajun chicken breast being pan-seared in a skillet, developing a beautiful crust.

Creamy Cajun Chicken (The Ultimate 30-Minute Skillet Recipe)

This Creamy Cajun Chicken is a one-pan, 30-minute meal featuring perfectly seasoned chicken in a luscious, spicy cream sauce. It's the ultimate easy recipe for a flavorful weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning use more or less to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the heavy cream and diced tomatoes. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Tip 2: Ensure the heat is low when adding cream to prevent the sauce from curdling.
Tip 3: Pound chicken to an even thickness to ensure it cooks evenly and stays juicy.
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