Chicken with Cajun Cream Sauce
This comforting pan fried chicken is smothered in a savory, tomatoey cream sauce that tastes like a cozy fall evening.
recipesbynani.comThere is something truly special about a dinner that feels like a warm hug. This chicken with Cajun cream sauce has become a favorite in my kitchen, especially when the weather starts to cool down. It is creamy, packed with flavor from the shallots and Cajun seasoning, and pairs perfectly with a side of mashed potatoes.
My top tip for this recipe is to make sure you really cook the tomato paste and flour for a few minutes before adding your liquids. This helps develop a deeper flavor and ensures the sauce has a nice, smooth texture without any raw flour taste.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced thin or pounded
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, plus 1 extra teaspoon for the sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, minced or thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Mashed potatoes and green beans for serving
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Season your chicken pieces with the first 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.
- 2
Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- 3
Wipe the skillet clean and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the butter and shallots, cooking until they are soft and fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste and the remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the paste turns a darker red color.
- 5
Sprinkle the flour over the shallot mixture and stir for 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
- 6
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking constantly to keep the sauce smooth. Once combined, pour in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens.
- 7
Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and serve immediately.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to keep the cream sauce from separating. This sauce is also delicious with shrimp if you want to switch up your protein.
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