Cajun Sauteed Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this bold and flavorful Cajun Sautéed Chicken! This quick and easy skillet recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a homemade Cajun spice blend featuring paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and aromatic dried herbs like thyme and oregano. Perfectly seared in olive oil to create a golden crust, the chicken is finished with a bright burst of fresh lemon juice and optional parsley garnish for a zesty, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed dish is versatile enough to pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. Spice up your meals with this irresistible, one-pan Cajun classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 piece Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to make the Cajun spice blend.

Step 3

Rub the Cajun spice blend evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes on the first side without moving them to allow a golden crust to form.

Step 6

Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes on the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Just before serving, squeeze the juice of the lemon over the chicken breasts, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, vegetables, or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(802.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1446.7

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 2878.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 216.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 131.2mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 292.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 61.3%

Carbs: 4.1%