Creamy Cajun Chicken
This Creamy Cajun Chicken is the best quick weeknight dinner! This one pan chicken recipe is low carb, easy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts cut lengthwise to make 4 thinner breast cutlets
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle each side of the chicken breast with the spices.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When the butter is melted add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butter and allow the mixture to slowly come to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- When the sauce has simmered softly for 3-4 minutes add the chicken back to the skillet and cover.
- Cook the chicken over medium-low for 6-10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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Notes
TIPS: do not cook the heavy cream too quickly or at too high of a temperature. You want to be gentle with the sauce to prevent it from burning or curdling. Use a meat thermometer and once the chicken has reached a temperature of 165 degrees F remove this dish from heat.
Net carbs 2.7 g per serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1 piece of chicken + 1/4 cup cream sauceCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 3.6gProtein: 20.8gFat: 25.3gCholesterol: 119.7mgSodium: 279.9mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 1.3g
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