Name: Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Chicken Thighs
Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (trust me, boneless just isn’t the same here); 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought works, but I’ll tell you how to make your own); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 8 cloves garlic, minced (yes, EIGHT – don’t wimp out on me now); 1 small onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth (the low-sodium stuff so you can control the salt); 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (diet food this is not); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (the secret weapon); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried if that’s all you’ve got); 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Juice of half a lemon; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

This isn’t your average chicken dinner, folks. We’re talking about crazy tender chicken thighs smothered in a creamy, garlicky sauce with just enough Cajun kick to make things interesting. The herbs keep it fresh, the sauce is lick-the-plate good, and the whole thing comes together in one pan. It’s what I make when I want to impress someone but don’t want to spend all night in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (trust me, boneless just isn’t the same here)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (store-bought works, but I’ll tell you how to make your own)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, divided
8 cloves garlic, minced (yes, EIGHT – don’t wimp out on me now)
1 small onion, finely diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth (the low-sodium stuff so you can control the salt)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (diet food this is not)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (the secret weapon)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried if that’s all you’ve got)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste