Cajun-Spiced Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Grits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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A comforting Southern-inspired dish featuring tender chicken seasoned with bold Cajun spices, served atop rich, creamy Parmesan grits. This Southern American chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Cajun seasoning, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 520 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups water
1 cup stone-ground grits
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and rest covered.
Step 3: Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stone-ground grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy.
Step 4: Stir 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper into the cooked grits until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.
Step 5: Serve the Cajun-spiced chicken over the creamy Parmesan grits and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness.