Description
Cajun Chicken & Gravy is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Southern cuisine directly to your dinner table. Tender chicken is enveloped in a rich, spicy gravy infused with Cajun seasonings, sautéed vegetables, and a hint of smokiness. This hearty meal is not only quick and easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile—pair it with rice, mashed potatoes, or bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a family gathering, this dish will satisfy everyone’s cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ½ Yellow Onion (sliced)
- 2 Bell Peppers (sliced)
- 1 Celery Stalk (diced)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and paprika.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the seasoned chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add onions, bell peppers, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bouillon powder until smooth.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Simmer until gravy reaches desired thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg