Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Skillet
Make this flavorful, bold Cajun chicken in a creamy sauce using just one skillet. This recipe is quick, perfect for a weeknight dinner, and delivers rich Louisiana-style flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning until fully coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken completely in the creamy sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately over rice or pasta.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the cream simmer for a few extra minutes before adding the cheese.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli or green beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 140