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Velvety Cajun Chicken Delight

Experience a luxurious spin on a Cajun classic with Velvety Cajun Chicken Delight. Tender chicken, perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices, is sautéed and then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce that’s bursting with flavor—all in one pan for effortless cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken pieces
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
  • Fresh parmesan cheese for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning with 1 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this spice blend evenly over the chicken pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear each side for about 3 minutes until a golden crust forms. (The chicken need not be fully cooked at this stage.) Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat slightly and add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens. Instead of whisking the flour directly, mix the 2 tablespoons of flour with a splash of chicken broth off the heat to form a smooth slurry, then stir it into the pan.
  4. Slowly pour in the remaining chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer over medium-low heat while you scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Let it simmer in the luscious sauce for an additional 5-8 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Garnish with extra parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.