Creamy Cajun Chicken

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken, (cut in half lengthwise)

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, (divided)

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

½ cup chopped onion

3 teaspoons minced garlic, (about 3 cloves)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

red pepper flakes (for garnish)

salt to taste, (if needed)

Directions

rub

In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Rub 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken, pieces with the spice mixture on both sides.

sear

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook it for about 3 minutes on each side, until just seared but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

saute

Add ½ cup chopped onion and 3 teaspoons minced garlic, to the pan and cook until the onion is tender, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour into the pan to create a paste.

whisk

Slowly pour in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and the remaining tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

cook

Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for another 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Season to taste with salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve!

Nutrition

• Calories: 427 kcal
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 165 mg
• Sodium: 1285 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 41 g