Description
Cajun Chicken & Gravy is a bold, comforting Southern-style dish featuring pan-seared chicken smothered in a rich, flavorful Cajun-spiced gravy. Perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits, it’s a hearty meal with a kick that’s guaranteed to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier gravy)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream if using, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon gravy over the top, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes to reheat the chicken.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control the heat level.
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding broth.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables or green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, chicken and gravy, Southern chicken recipe, skillet chicken, spicy chicken dinner