Creamy Cajun Chicken
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Creamy Cajun Chicken
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This creamy cajun chicken is a dinner you'll make again and again. Spiced chicken is simmered in a creamy sauce loaded with veggies!
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Ingredients
- 4 (7-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 rib of celery chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream *see note above for dairy-free options
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken. Season both sides of each chicken breast with the Cajun seasoning.
- Sear the chicken. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate and set aside.
- Saute the veggies. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil along with the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until the veggies have softened. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stir together, and bring to a simmer.
- Let it simmer. Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- If you'd like to tone down the spice level, you can reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning to 1 tablespoon.
- I'm using my favorite braiser pan for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
233mg
(78%)
Sodium
369mg
(15%)
Potassium
981mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3223IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 233mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 981mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3223IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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