Blackened Chicken Recipe
Blackened chicken breast, cajun cream sauce, field peas
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Chicken
For the Cajun Cream Sauce
For the Field Peas
Method
For the Blackened Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This will help the seasoning stick better.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Generously coat both sides of each chicken breast with Cajun seasoning, ensuring an even layer.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
For the Cajun Cream Sauce
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add Cream and Seasoning
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Incorporate Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
For the Field Peas
- 8
Cook the Field Peas
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the field peas and cook according to package instructions or until tender.
- 9
