Description
A flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken dish with sweet corn and colorful peppers, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned (5-6 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken and sauté bell pepper and corn for 3-4 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Use half-and-half if heavy cream is unavailable.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy Cajun chicken, corn and peppers, easy dinner recipe