Description
A delightful recipe with tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and a hint of Cajun spice, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and garlic powder to the skillet, stir, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it with the creamy sauce, letting it meld for a couple of minutes.
- Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Can be customized with ingredients like cheese, lemon, mushrooms, or veggies. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg