Description
A simple recipe for tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy Cajun sauce directly in a skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Season both sides of the chicken with this mix.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust cooking time as needed.
- For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Cajun chicken, creamy sauce, skillet dinner, quick chicken recipe, easy weeknight meal