Creamy Cajun Chicken

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5 from 1 vote

Creamy Cajun Chicken is the perfect combination of bold, zesty flavors and rich, velvety sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, main dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: cajun chicken, creamy cajun chicken, creamy cajun chicken recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup chopped onion
3 teaspoons minced garlic, about 3 cloves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
red pepper flakes for garnish
salt to taste, if needed

Instructions

In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Rub 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken, pieces with the spice mixture on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook it for about 3 minutes on each side, until just seared but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add ½ cup chopped onion and 3 teaspoons minced garlic, to the pan and cook until the onion is tender, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the pan to create a paste.
Slowly pour in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and the remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for another 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Season to taste with salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve!

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