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Sous Vide Cajun Boneless Chicken Breast with Creamy Pan Sauce

Sous Vide Cajun Boneless Chicken Breast with Creamy Pan Sauce

Cost $15, save $8

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  • 70 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    • 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • Cook Oils

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¾ cup unsalted chicken broth
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
    • Salt to taste

STEPS

1

Fill a large pot with water and place a sous vide cooker into the water. Set temperature to 140°F (60°C), according to manufacturer's directions.

2

Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to an even 3/4- to 1-inch thickness. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning. Place chicken into vacuum bags and seal using a vacuum sealer.

3

Lower the bags into preheated water, making sure they are fully submerged; set the timer for 1 hour. When the timer is up, remove chicken from water and immediately place into an ice bath for 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the bags and pat completely dry with paper towels.

4

Heat butter and avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat until just smoking. Sear chicken in the hot butter-oil mixture for 30 to 45 seconds per side, moving chicken around in the skillet to get all sides evenly browned. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

5

Make sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté in hot butter until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.

6

Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly reduced, 3 to 4 minutes.

7

Whisk in heavy cream and black pepper; bring to a light simmer. Cook, whisking continually, until thickened.

8

Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and combined. Sprinkle in thyme. Taste the sauce and adjust salt, if needed.

9

Drizzle sauce over chicken to serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

345

Calories

  • 38
    Protein
  • 3
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 Use an ice bath to prevent the chicken from overcooking during the searing step.Double the sauce ingredients if you prefer more sauce.Ensure your chicken breasts are evenly pounded for even cooking.