Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken

Submitted by CajunYat

"This recipe is so easy - and so good! One of my favorite dishes that my mother-in-law has been making for years. Perfect when accompanied with rice. Preparing in a good "seasoned" cast iron skillet is a must for the flavor to come out right. I prefer using chicken breasts with bones, but my husband likes boneless - either way it comes out great!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 3 -4 skinless chicken breasts
• 1 vidalia onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 2 -3 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Seasoning (adjust to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed white peppercorns
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 -5 tablespoons water

directions

1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with half the amount of Tony's seasoning. Set aside.
2. Warm up the skillet over medium high heat.
3. Add lard or butter an allow to melt.
4. Add onions and sautee until they look carmelized (they should turn a nice light brown in the cast iron pan, but not burned).
5. Add the remaining Tony's, crushed white peppercorns and garlic powder to onions and stir.
6. Turn heat down to medium.
7. Add chicken breasts and allow them to brown on one side. Flip each breast.
8. Spoon onions on top of breasts.
9. Add a few Tablespoons water.
10. Turn flame down to low/medium and cover pan.
11. Simmer for 20 minutes, checking occasionally.
12. Serve. The gravy and onions are great over rice.

Reviews

[jen.driess26]

Fabulous, easy dish! I made this to try something different in our menu, and is now a house favorite! Although I like spice, not everyone does in my house. I was worried it may be too spicy with the cajun seasoning, but it was just perfect! It added a little warmth to the flavor without making it too spicy for my family. Definitely a must try!!

 

[marybuck33]

This was AMAZING! I used Cavender's Greek Seasoning because it's what I had on hand & I just don't know how it could've been any better. So satisfying. Thank you for sharing! I'll be making this often!!

 

[Jesse W.]

This was awesome!!! I couldn't find Tony's cajun seasoning so I just used McCormicks and no white pepper so I just used black but same premise so I feel ok about reviewing haha The chicken was so tender and I loved the sauce that went with it. I served it with roasted golden potato wedges. Mmmm!

 

[DebbieY]

Absolutely loved this recipe! So easy to make and so little ingredients, things I usually already have on hand. I love cooking in my cast iron skillets and this recipe will be made very often. My husband loved it! ?

 

[ozzthegreat]

This turned out to be the best chicken breasts I've ever cooked! Great recipe!