Description
This 3-ingredient oven-baked Cajun chicken is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. With just butter, Cajun seasoning, and chicken, you’ll have a delicious dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning blend
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and position rack in the middle.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Cajun seasoning, and kosher salt until combined.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place in a 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving space between each piece.
- Brush chicken all over with the spiced butter mixture.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until chicken is golden-brown and reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Start checking at 20 minutes for doneness.
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap Cajun seasoning for taco seasoning or Italian herbs.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Make it spicy by adding cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
- Top with fresh parsley or cilantro for a fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
