Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 oz. Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (juice reserved)
- ¾ cup cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and coat with flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet; cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, then add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, and spices; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, top with shredded cheese, allow it to melt, then serve garnished with lime juice and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg