Description
A straightforward recipe for seasoned Cajun chicken breasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Rub both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the Cajun seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your preference for spice.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110