Description
A flavorful and high-protein dish featuring creamy garlic herb sauce with a kick of Cajun spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Rub this spice mix evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
- Add fresh parsley and thyme. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some of the sauce over it, and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- If using, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream. Serve with zoodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg