Cajun Blackened Chicken with Smoky Creole Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A soulful dish featuring tender chicken breasts blackened with Cajun spices, served with a rich smoky Creole sauce that sings with depth and warmth. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup crushed canned tomatoes
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 oz, sliced smoked sausage
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and evenly coat both sides with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until a blackened crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté 1 finely chopped yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalks over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and aromatic.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 4 oz sliced smoked sausage, cooking an additional 3 minutes until browned.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup crushed canned tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp hot sauce, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 10 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld.
6. Step 6: Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then spoon the smoky Creole sauce over the blackened chicken breasts before serving.