Name: Cajun Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; ¾ cups heavy cream (or half and half); 3 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon honey; 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies; ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded); 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 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; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons lime juice; Lime wedges; Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)

Cajun Chicken

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Bring a taste of the South to your dinner table with this delectable Cajun Chicken recipe! This dish features tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, spicy sauce that perfectly balances bold Cajun seasonings. With easy preparation in just one skillet, it’s ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Whether served over rice, quinoa, or in tacos, this flavorful chicken will impress family and friends alike. Plus, you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Dive into a plate of Cajun Chicken that promises to be a crowd-pleaser!

Author: Celeste
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cups heavy cream (or half and half)
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon honey
10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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
3 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons lime juice
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)

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Instructions

Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour for about 1 minute, then gradually add chicken broth while stirring.
Stir in heavy cream, honey, hot sauce, remaining Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add diced tomatoes (with juice reserved) and cooked chicken back into the sauce; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese on top to melt slightly before serving with lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 375
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 110mg

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