Name: Creamy Garlic Cajun Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cups Spring mix; ½ cup Grape tomatoes (halved); ¼ cup Cucumber (sliced); ¼ cup Red onion (thinly sliced); 2 tsp French dressing; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/3 tsp Paprika; 1/3 tsp Garlic powder; 1/3 tsp Onion powder; Salt (to taste); Black pepper (to taste); 8 oz Chicken thighs (boneless skinless); 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/3 cup Heavy cream; 1 TBSP Parmesan cheese (grated); 1/3 tsp Dried thyme; 1/3 tsp Dried oregano; Fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish)); 2 large Potatoes (peeled and diced); 2 TBSP Butter; ¼ cup Milk; Salt (to taste); Black pepper (to taste); 12 oz Pineapple juice (cold); 12 oz Sparkling water

Creamy Garlic Cajun Chicken

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 703kcal

Ingredients

House Salad

4 cups Spring mix
½ cup Grape tomatoes halved
¼ cup Cucumber sliced
¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced
2 tsp French dressing

Cajun Chicken Thighs

2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/3 tsp Paprika
1/3 tsp Garlic powder
1/3 tsp Onion powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
8 oz Chicken thighs boneless skinless
2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves Garlic minced
1/3 cup Heavy cream
1 TBSP Parmesan cheese grated
1/3 tsp Dried thyme
1/3 tsp Dried oregano
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Mashed Potatoes

2 large Potatoes peeled and diced
2 TBSP Butter
¼ cup Milk
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Pineapple Spritzer

12 oz Pineapple juice cold
12 oz Sparkling water

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Instructions

Toss salad ingredients together. Reserve in the refrigerator until service.
Marinate the chicken: Combine Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
While marinating the chicken, place peeled and diced potatoes in a pot of salted water. Boil until tender, about 10 - 15 minutes.
Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 4 - 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through to 160°F (71°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the creamy garlic herb sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously to combine with the garlic.
Add grated Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 - 4 minutes.
Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss the chicken gently in the sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2 - 3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Toss salad ingredients together with dressing.
Mix the pineapple juice and sparkling water.
Serve: Once the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, house salad, and pineapple spritzer.

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