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

Cajun Chicken

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Indulge in this delicious Cajun Chicken recipe, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lively gatherings. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then simmered in a creamy, flavor-packed sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. This one-pan dish is not only easy to make but also offers a delightful balance of heat and creaminess that will impress your family and friends alike. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to become a favorite!

Author: Carmen Maverick
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Main
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

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2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon oregano
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
3 tablespoons flour
10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (juice reserved)
¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
2 teaspoons lime juice
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)

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Instructions

Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Pat dry.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
Whisk in flour to form a roux, then gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream.
Stir in honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and reserved Rotel juice.
Bring to a simmer, return chicken to the skillet along with Rotel tomatoes, and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Top with cheddar jack cheese until melted and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 110mg

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