Cajun Chicken Skillet with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Cajun Chicken Skillet with Creamy Cheese Sauce is a tantalizing dish that marries spicy, seasoned chicken with a rich and velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare. Each bite is an explosion of flavor, transporting you to the heart of Cajun cuisine. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of that delicious sauce. Enjoy a meal that will impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Add soy sauce if desired.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet, coating it in the cheese sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg