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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken: A 30-Minute Meal

This High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken is a quick 30-minute meal packed with flavor. Tender chicken breast is seared with bold spices and smothered in a velvety, rich cream sauce for a satisfying and macro-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning use store-bought or a mix of 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them generously on all sides with the Cajun seasoning blend.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 48gFat: 38gFiber: 1g

Notes

For a lighter sauce, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Adjust the cayenne pepper in the seasoning to control the spice level.
This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Keyword 30 minute meals,creamy cajun chicken,high protein chicken

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