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skinnied-down chicken with cajun seasoned sauce

(2 ratings)
Elaine55 avatar
Recipe by
Elaine Bovender
@Elaine55
Wilmington, NC

A very good friend of mine gave me this recipe back in the early 90's, but it wasn't this 'skinnied down' version. Her recipe called for using a lot of butter, making a roux and, etc. We really enjoyed this chicken, but both my hubby and me were watching our weight, so I trimmed down her recipe and came up with this one. When you're watching your weight and looking for skinnier recipes, I hope you'll try and enjoy this one.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For skinnied-down chicken with cajun seasoned sauce

  • 1 1/2 to 2 lb
    skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz
    package fresh mushrooms
  • 1 lg
    or two small onions, peeled and sliced
  • 2 c
    chicken broth, non-fat (reserve two tablespoons)
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning to taste

How To Make skinnied-down chicken with cajun seasoned sauce

  • 1
    Coat a deep sided skillet with butter flavor cooking spray, set aside.
  • 2
    Wash and slice mushrooms and onion. Saute on medium high heat until mushrooms are done and onion is translucent. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3
    Slice chicken breast into approximately 1/4" slices. Add to skillet that mushrooms and onions were sauteed in. Brown chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning to taste.
  • 4
    Add mushrooms and onions, chicken broth reserving two tablespoons. Add a more Cajun seasoning if you prefer. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • 5
    Combine cornstarch and reserved chicken broth, stirring until dissolved. Add to Chicken and continue to cook until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice, if desired.
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