Description
This dish features juicy chicken thighs coated in a rich, creamy Cajun sauce, perfect for dinner at home or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the heavy cream, thyme, and oregano. Stir everything well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens a bit.
- Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and coat them in the creamy sauce. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative. You can add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg