Description
Cajun Chicken Skillet is a quick, one‑pan dinner that packs spicy Cajun seasonings, tender chicken breast, and a velvety cream sauce flavored with grape juice. Served over fluffy rice, this recipe delivers bold flavor in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy families seeking a comforting, restaurant‑style meal at home. Easy to customize with extra heat or veggies, it’s a go‑to weeknight favorite. Serve it with a garden salad or buttery cornbread for a Southern-inspired feast that delights guests al
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add chicken to the pan, cook 6‑7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken, deglaze skillet with grape juice, scraping browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, simmer until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, simmer 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of cayenne or sliced jalapeño with the garlic. Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on low heat
- adding a splash of grape juice if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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