Cajun Chicken

Cajun Chicken is rich, creamy and with a little bit of Cajun seasoning you have a full arsenal of flavors in no time. Everything comes together fast, but wait for the creamy sauce that everyone can’t get enough of. You will be surely surprised once served, because you wouldn’t expect that this Cajun Chicken actually tastes like in an amazing restaurant, but it takes no effort to make at home.

Cajun Seasoning

Cajun Seasoning is a wonderful spice mix from garlic, onion, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano. You can, as I do, keep it really simple and use a seasoning mix from the store. Therefore there is to need to mix up some seasonings or spices together.

Whenever you want flavor, Cajun seasoning is my go to, because it adds a punch of flavor.

Also it is super versatile to use like in this Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun Fries, Cajun Sauce, or Red Beans and Rice.

Reasons to love this Cajun Chicken

You have a restaurant quality meal in no time.

There isn’t any marinating time, because who does want spend time on it? 

The texture of Cajun Chicken is tender in the inside and crispy on the outside which will make your tastebuds happy.

Flavor in each and every bite.

The creamy, rich and indulgent sauce will make everything over the top delicious.

What you need for this Cajun Chicken recipe

Chicken filets and I use plant based. As always use whatever you like.

Cajun seasoning for a wonderful arsenal of flavors.

Vegetable oil to cook the chicken, yet make it delicious and texture wise wonderful.

Garlic and onions are there for another layer of classic flavors.

Hot sauce: this is really here to really amp up all Cajun flavors and give them a prominent signature. It really intensifies flavors and compliments the final result.

Non dairy heavy cream: base for our creamy sauce: silky, rich and amazing.

How to make Cajun Chicken

Sear Chicken

Into a bowl combine 2 Tbs of the Cajun seasoning and toss your chicken in the seasoning until it is well coated.

Add 1 tsp of oil to rub your filets. This step really helps the spice rub to stick. For an amazing flavor, season with a pinch salt and pepper from both sides.

In a pan, heat up 1 tsp of the remaining oil and cook chicken for around 3 minutes from each side, then remove from pan.

Make a creamy sauce

Do not remove any fat from the pan, because this is where the flavor is. 

Now, add onions and garlic to the pan and cook them for around 2 minutes. Mix in heavy cream, remaining Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Put in chicken back and cook all for 3 minutes more.

Serve chicken filets with a generous amount of sauce, enjoy.

Leftover and storing directions

Leftovers are delicious for around 3 days.

You can reheat them slowly up in a pan or microwave.

What to serve with Cajun Chicken

I have amazing ideas for you:

• Dirty Rice
• Easy Jalapeno Cornbread
• Country Potatoes
• Creamy Potatoes
• Garlic Mushrooms
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Enjoy, Florian.