Description
A rich, creamy, and slightly spicy Cajun Cream Sauce perfect for pasta, seafood, and chicken. Easy to make and full of bold flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 2–3 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add flour and Cajun seasoning, stirring to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for a minute until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream until smooth.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for desired spice level.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for heavy cream.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10-12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5-7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Minimal
- Cholesterol: 20mg