One-Pan Cajun Lime Chicken

Name: One-Pan Cajun Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp onion granules 1 tsp garlic granules 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; shallot, finely chopped 1 sweet red pepper, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 200 ml chicken stock 150 ml single cream 100 g cherry tomatoes 1 lime, halved; - Basmati rice -Tenderstem broccoli or vegetables - Sour cream

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

A high-protein, flavour-packed one-pan Cajun lime chicken featuring juicy seared chicken thighs simmered in a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh lime. This fuss-free recipe delivers tender, succulent chicken and a rich, balanced sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner served over rice or vegetables.

Updated at: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:05:41 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

1. Season the chicken Pat chicken thighs dry. Coat evenly with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, and oregano.

Step 2

2. Sear the chicken Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

3. Cook the vegetables In the same pan, add shallot and red pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 4

4. Make the sauce Add smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, chicken stock, and cherry tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes. Add cream and stir to combine.

Step 5

5. Simmer the chicken Return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over chicken. Squeeze juice from half the lime into the sauce and add lime halves to the pan. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6

6. Serve Serve hot with rice or vegetables. Spoon the creamy Cajun lime sauce over the chicken.