Creamy Cajun Chicken – Closet Cooking

Creamy Cajun Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

Chicken in cajun style creamy alfredo sauce!

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ingredients

• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), pounded thin
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (link)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose (optional) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (link)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 cup chicken broth (link)
• 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

directions

1. Press the chicken into the mixture of the cajun seasoning and flour and shake off excess.
2. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the chicken and cook until cooked and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside.
3. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper, and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, and cajun seasoning, sprinkle on the flour, mix and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
5. Add 1/2 cup of broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any brown bits from the pan with a wooden spoon as the broth simmers.
6. Add the remaining broth, cream, and parmesan, bring to a simmer, and let the cheese melt into the broth, before adding the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix in the parsley and green onions and enjoy!

Option: Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste along with the garlic.
Option: Replace some or all of the broth with white wine.
Option: Add 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced!
Option: Add 4 ounces baby spinach at the end, letting it wilt into the sauce.
Option: Add a splash of hot sauce!
Option: Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 486, Fat 42g (Saturated 21g, Trans 0.8g), Cholesterol 179mg, Sodium 387mg, Carbs 13g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g), Protein 36g

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