Cajun Chicken
Ingredients :
For the Sauce:
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¾ cups heavy cream (or half and half)
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon oregano
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
For the Chicken:
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons flour
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Other:
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, juice reserved
¾ cup cheddar jack cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons lime juice
For Serving:
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Directions :
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Drain and reserve the juice from the diced tomatoes.
Prepare the Sauce:
In a large measuring cup, combine the chicken broth, heavy cream, honey, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, mustard powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken:
Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create two thinner slices. Pound to ½ inch thickness. Season with Cajun seasoning and lightly dust with flour.
Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden crust forms. Set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add the reserved tomato juice and scrape the bottom with a spatula. Add butter and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Finish the Sauce:
Gradually add the sauce mixture, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the drained tomatoes and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar jack cheese until melted. Add lime juice.
Simmer and Serve:
Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add lime wedges and simmer for 1 more minute. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 481 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
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