Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken dish perfect for a quick dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in spices and simmered in a rich milk and cream cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half (about 1 ½ pound))
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- ½ small red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and salt. Coat evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Cook chicken 3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining oil. Sauté onion and bell pepper 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add milk and cream cheese. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet. Simmer until cooked through and sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.