Cajun Chicken & Gravy: Easy Comfort Food for Any Night
A delicious and easy-to-make Cajun chicken recipe with savory gravy, perfect for comforting meals any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and cook until gravy thickens.
Notes
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Adjust spiciness by using mild or hot Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with gravy
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Dinner