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This one skillet chicken recipe is seasoned with Cajun seasonings and cooked in a rich, creamy sauce.
This one skillet chicken recipe is seasoned with Cajun seasonings and cooked in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
* 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
* 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
* 3tablespoons butter, divided
* ½ yellow onion, diced
* 1 green bell pepper, diced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 2 tablespoons cream cheese
* Salt to taste
* Pepper powder to taste
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breast into thin slices. Pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet until the chicken is even in thickness.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
3. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning over the chicken breasts and rub to coat the chicken in the seasoning.
5. Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add oil/butter to the skillet.
7. When the oil is hot add the chicken breasts and cook 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
8. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
10. Add 2 tbsp butter to the skillet and melt.
12. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Add capsicum and sprinkle with the remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir to coat.
13. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
14. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the pan and stir well to melt the cream cheese. Let the sauce cook for 5 minutes to thicken over low heat.
15. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
16. Serve immediately.
