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Creamy Cajun Chicken

This creamy cajun chicken is a dinner you'll make again and again. Spiced chicken is simmered in a creamy sauce loaded with veggies!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 673 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun

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

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  1. Prep the chicken. Season both sides of each chicken breast with the Cajun seasoning.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stir together, and bring to a simmer.
  5. 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

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

% 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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