Yield: 4
Creamy Cajun Chicken
This Creamy Cajun Chicken is an easy recipe that will make you feel like you’ve gone out for a fancy dinner! Tender, white-meat chicken is smothered in a rich, cheesy Cajun sauce that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced bell pepper, any color
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced and divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
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Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, cooking on each side for 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through and an instant-read meat thermometer reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and place on a plate and wrap with foil to keep warm. (The foil will also help the chicken to stay juicy.)
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, celery, half of the green onions and garlic. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning. Bring to a soft boil for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, until thickened, stirring often.
- Add cheese and stir to melt. Add the chicken back to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately and garnish with the additional chopped green onions.
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Notes
Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, or in the microwave. When reheating, you’ll want to stir well and add a little water, broth, or milk to make it creamy again. Due to the cheese and heavy cream, it will separate once refrigerated, but if you stir and heat it will still be super tasty.
Bell Peppers: Use any color bell pepper you like. Yellow, red and orange are milder in flavor than the green bell pepper. Just don’t skip it – bell peppers are essential. Every good Cajun meal starts with the Cajun holy trinity!
Cheese: You can switch up the cheese for a slightly different flavor – we love Swiss as an alternative to cheddar.
Chicken Thickness: If you use thin chicken breasts, this will cook much faster. You can also slice your chicken breasts in half lengthwise, to make thin “cutlets.”
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 570kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 46g, Saturated Fat: 28g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 203mg, Sodium: 299mg, Potassium: 694mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 3514IU, Vitamin C: 53mg, Calcium: 187mg, Iron: 1mg