Description
A flavorful Cajun chicken dish paired with sweet potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced sweet potatoes with salt and pepper for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, cover, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and ½ cup sweet potatoes
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg