Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken with Creole Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Chicken breasts seasoned with a spicy Cajun blend, blackened to a crisp crust, served with a tangy tomato-based Creole sauce. This Cajun-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 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 cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Pour tomato sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Slice chicken and drizzle with sauce.