Description
This Cajun Chicken Skillet recipe delivers bold Cajun seasoning, juicy chicken strips, sweet bell peppers, and a silky grape juice-cream sauce all cooked in one pan. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with fluffy rice. The simple steps – sauté, deglaze, simmer – create a restaurant-style flavor without the hassle, making it a family favorite for quick, satisfying meals. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or green salad for nutrition and color today!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and brown chicken strips until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Deglaze the pan with grape juice, scraping up browned bits, and let it simmer briefly.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, adjust seasoning, and serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes. For a smoky twist
- incorporate smoked beef strips with the chicken. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of grape juice to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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