Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potatoes, a dish that beautifully marries spicy Cajun seasonings with creamy goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this one-pan meal is both comforting and satisfying. Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a zesty cream sauce alongside tender, sweet potatoes create a delightful culinary experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken in olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced sweet potatoes with salt and pepper for about 10 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet; stir in garlic and onion powder. Simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet; top with Parmesan cheese and cover until melted (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg