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Cajun Chicken Recipe

Cajun Chicken Recipe
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This Cajun Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in Cajun seasoning, served in a creamy, spicy sauce with diced tomatoes and cheese. It’s a flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with rice or salad.

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cups heavy cream (can sub half and half)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil

Other

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, juice reserved
  • ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

For Serving

  • Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep Work – Drain and reserve the juice from diced tomatoes. Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Make the Chicken – Pound chicken, season with Cajun seasoning and flour. Sear in skillet.
  3. Make the Sauce – Deglaze skillet, add butter, garlic, flour, sauce mixture, and tomatoes. Simmer and add cheese and lime juice.

Notes

  • Cajun Seasoning: Consider using reduced or no sodium seasoning if preferred.
  • Hot Sauce: Frank’s Hot Sauce is recommended.
  • Tomatoes: Substitute with dry white wine or chicken broth if needed.
  • Cheese: Shred from block for better melting.
  • Heat Level: Adjust hot sauce and spices for desired heat.
  • Additions: Black beans and corn can be added.

Nutrition

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