Creamy Cajun Chicken

Creamy Cajun Chicken 🌶️

Blackened, spice-crusted chicken in a velvety cream sauce with just the right slow-building kick.

30 min · Comfortable · 540 cal · 39g protein · $2.70/serving · American

30minutes
4servings
540calories
39gprotein
$2.70per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 4 chicken breast
  • 1.25 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan
  • 1 bell pepper
  • salt and black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Slice the chicken in half horizontally and coat all over with the spice mix.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken 4 minutes per side until darkly crusted and 165°F. Move to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced bell pepper to the skillet and cook 3 minutes until just softened.

  4. 4

    Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up the spiced browned bits, and simmer 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce turns a rusty orange.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken to the pan, coat in the sauce, and serve over pasta or rice.

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