One Pan Cajun Lime Chicken
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One Pan Cajun Lime Chicken

👤 4 servings easy 🌍 Cajun facebook.com ↗

Easy, super creamy one pan chicken dish with the perfect balance of Cajun seasoning and lime

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Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 sweet red pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 150 ml single cream
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lime
  • 125 g basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp soured cream
  • 50 g tender stem broccoli

Instructions

  1. Season the 600g chicken thighs with cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, and oregano
  2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and cook the seasoned chicken thighs until browned
  3. Add finely chopped shallot and sweet red pepper to the pan, sauté until softened
  4. Add crushed garlic cloves and cook briefly
  5. Add smoked paprika and cajun seasoning to the sauce ingredients
  6. Pour in chicken stock and single cream, stirring to combine
  7. Add cherry tomatoes to the pan
  8. Squeeze the lime juice into the pan and add the lime halves
  9. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is creamy
  10. Serve over cooked basmati rice with a dollop of soured cream and tender stem broccoli on the side

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