Creamy Cajun Chicken
This Creamy Cajun Chicken is a delicious and easy to make dish that is sure to please the whole family. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of cream cheese, butter, and Cajun seasoning, and the chicken is cooked in a skillet until it is golden brown and cooked through. Serve this dish with a side of rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with the Cajun seasoning and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and combined. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 463
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 44g
Additional Tips and Variations:
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and low-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with mushrooms or eggplant.
This Creamy Cajun Chicken is a flavorful and easy to make dish that is sure to please the whole family. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of cream cheese, butter, and Cajun seasoning, and the chicken is cooked in a skillet until it is golden brown and cooked through. Serve this dish with a side of rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
