Blackened Chicken with Cajun Shrimp Sauce

Step 1

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil; heat until hot. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until well-browned, turning once. Place the chicken on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.

Step 4

Meanwhile, melt the butter in the same skillet over low heat. Add the garlic cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add the shrimp and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Place the shrimp on a plate.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the cream. Bring to a boil and cook until it starts to thicken. Stir in the lemon juice. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and shrimp.

Step 6

Spoon over the chicken breasts and sprinkle with green onions. Serve accompanied by prepared red beans and rice or dirty rice if desired.