Description
A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring golden seared chicken in a rich Cajun cream sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides evenly with the Cajun seasoning, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes to keep it juicy.
- In the same skillet, pour in 1 cup heavy cream and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until smooth and slightly thickened, scraping up browned bits. Season to taste.
- Slice the rested chicken and return the slices to the skillet, turning to coat in the creamy sauce. Warm for a minute so the flavors meld.
- Serve the saucy chicken over 2 cups cooked rice and finish with chopped parsley for freshness.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap heavy cream with half-and-half plus 1 tablespoon butter. For variations, consider adding andouille sausage or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg