This creamy Cajun chicken is one of those dinner’s you will want to make again and again! Cajun spiced chicken is seared, then baked in a deliciously creamy sauce loaded with veggies and cheese. The chicken literally melts in your mouth!
One-Pan Cream Cajun Chicken with Sweet Potato & Spinach
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
Sweet Potatoes:
Creamy Cajun Sauce:
Topping:
Method
Sweet Potatoes:
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Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
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In a large bowl, add the diced potatoes, olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Combine well and transfer to a shallow baking dish.
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Bake in oven for 20 minutes until the potatoes just start to soften. When ready transfer to a baking dish.
Cajun Chicken:
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Using the same bowl of sweet potatoes, add the chopped chicken. Add marinade ingredients; olive oil, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Combine well so chicken is completely coated.
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Cook chicken in a little olive oil and butter and set aside.
Creamy Cajun Sauce:
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Heat a little olive oil in a pan, add the chopped onion, sauté for a few minutes till softened.
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Add the chopped garlic, tomato paste, seasonings, stir together then add the chicken stock, cream and parmesan cheese.
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Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the spinach and cook just until it wilts. Now add the cooked chicken with any juices and stir through.
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Remove from heat and spoon on top of the baked sweet potatoes in the dish.
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Top with shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella and freshly ground pepper.
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Bake in oven 190C/375F for about 30 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden on top.
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Enjoy!
