Creamy Cajun Chicken
Creamy Cajun Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish made with juicy chicken breasts cooked in a bold Cajun-spiced cream sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering restaurant-style taste in under 40 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 10
Calories 450 kcal
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Season the chicken breasts evenly with Cajun seasoning on both sides.Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.Lower the heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir well.Let the sauce cook until slightly thickened.Return the chicken to the pan and coat it with the sauce.Simmer for 3–5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.