Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Cutlets are pan seared chicken breast cutlets simmered in a garlic Cajun cream sauce. This quick skillet dinner is rich, savory, lightly spicy, and ready in 28 mins, which makes it perfect with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, about 650g, sliced lengthwise into cutlets
- 1⅓ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 cup single cream or half and half cream
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 40g unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thin cutlets, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season and coat: Season the chicken on both sides with salt, black pepper, and most of the Cajun seasoning, reserving about 1 teaspoon for the sauce. Mix the flour with a pinch of the reserved Cajun seasoning, then lightly coat each chicken cutlet and shake off the excess.
- Sear the chicken: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 3 mins per side, until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- Cook the aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 mins, stirring often, until softened and fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the single cream and the remaining Cajun seasoning, then simmer gently for 1 min.
- Finish the chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 3 to 5 mins, spooning sauce over the top, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy.
Notes
- Use thin cutlets so the chicken cooks quickly and stays tender.
- Shake off extra flour before searing, or the sauce can turn too thick.
- Taste your Cajun seasoning before adding salt, since some blends are already salty.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth, milk, or water.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 23 mins
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 332 kcal
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken