Creamy Cajun chicken is an easy, delicious dinner recipe made with tender, Cajun-spiced chicken breast and a rich cream sauce.

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This creamy Cajun chicken recipe is inspired by my popular chicken lazone , another creamy chicken dish. This spicy version comes together in just 25 minutes. It’s simple, comforting, and always a hit at the dinner table.

I coat chicken breasts in Cajun seasoning, pan-fry them until golden, then sauté a little garlic in the same pan before adding cream. As the sauce simmers, it thickens into something rich and irresistible. Fair warning: you may find yourself sneaking spoonfuls straight from the pan.

Another creamy, spicy dinner you may also enjoy is my creamy Cajun salmon .

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What to serve with creamy Cajun chicken

  • Add some penne, spaghetti, or whatever shape you love to turn this into creamy cajun chicken pasta. There is plenty of sauce to pour over the pasta!
  • The sauce is also tasty spooned over basmati rice or cauliflower rice .
  • With steamed or roasted broccoli .
  • On a big bed of spinach for a light lunch.
  • Or slice some crusty sourdough to dip in the sauce. Yum!

Store and reheat leftovers

Cooked chicken will keep for 3-4 days in your fridge. Reheat it gently to prevent the chicken from becoming dry. You can add a splash of water or milk to the pan to loosen the sauce if it gets too thick.

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

  • ▢ 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise – see notes)
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons butter
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • ▢ 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • ▢ 1 ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ▢ Minced parsley (to serve)

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have four thin pieces. 2 large chicken breasts
  • Mix the cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a wide bowl. Coat the chicken pieces in the spices then set any leftover spices aside. 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Add the garlic to the pan and let it cook for 1 minute. Add any remaining spices to the pan and stir. Pour in the cream and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula or wooden spoon to remove any bits that are stuck on. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. Serve with a little parsley over top for color. 3 cloves garlic, 1 ¾ cup heavy cream, Minced parsley

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Notes

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Nutrition

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts , cut in half lengthwise - see notes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , finely minced
  • 1 ¾ cup heavy cream
  • Minced parsley , to serve

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have four thin pieces. 2 large chicken breasts
  • Mix the cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a wide bowl. Coat the chicken pieces in the spices then set any leftover spices aside. 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon EACH: salt and pepper
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Add the garlic to the pan and let it cook for 1 minute. Add any remaining spices to the pan and stir. Pour in the cream and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula or wooden spoon to remove any bits that are stuck on. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. Serve with a little parsley over top for color. 3 cloves garlic, 1 ¾ cup heavy cream, Minced parsley

Notes

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