This Cajun Lime Chicken with a Creamy Tomato Sauce is a delightful dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of Cajun spices and the fresh zing of lime, all embraced by a rich and creamy tomato sauce. Imagine tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices, seared to perfection, and then bathed in a luscious sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. This recipe not only packs a punch in flavor but also makes for an eye-catching presentation on your dining table, ensuring that it becomes a favorite among family and guests alike.
Ingredients:
Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, or avocado oil
Creamy Tomato Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cups heavy cream, can substitute with half and half
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, juice reserved
- ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
Serving:
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Directions:
Prep Work:
Drain and reserve the juice from the diced tomatoes. Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside.
Make the Chicken:
Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and pound to ½ inch thick using a meat mallet. Season with Cajun seasoning and coat with flour.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add reserved tomato juice. Scrape the skillet clean using a spatula. Add butter and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour for 2 minutes. Gradually add the sauce mixture, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Reduce heat, add cheese gradually until melted, then stir in lime juice.
Combine and Serve:
Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 4 minutes. Add lime wedges, simmer for an additional minute. Serve with a garnish of cilantro.
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Cajun Lime Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cups heavy cream can substitute with half and half
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies juice reserved
- ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
For Serving:
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prep Work: Drain and reserve the juice from the diced tomatoes. Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside.
- Make the Chicken: Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and pound to ½ inch thick using a meat mallet. Season with Cajun seasoning and coat with flour.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add reserved tomato juice. Scrape the skillet clean using a spatula. Add butter and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour for 2 minutes. Gradually add the sauce mixture, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Reduce heat, add cheese gradually until melted, then stir in lime juice.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 4 minutes. Add lime wedges, simmer for an additional minute. Serve with a garnish of cilantro.
