Saucy Cajun Chicken Breasts

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3

Saucy Cajun Chicken Breasts Recipe for a Spicy Kick

by The Chefin Main

Prep

35 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 skinless , boneless chicken breasts
	1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
	1 bottle barbecue sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

450

Sugar

22g

Fat

16g

If you're in the mood for a spicy and juicy chicken main course, Saucy Cajun Chicken Breasts are the perfect meal for you. This easy recipe requires only three simple ingredients - skinless chicken breasts, Italian salad dressing, and barbecue sauce - and takes less than an hour to prepare. As the chicken gets marinated in the saucy goodness, it soaks up all the flavors to deliver a perfect balance of spices and tang that will leave you craving for more. Serve it alongside some mashed potatoes or grilled corn for a complete meal that will please everyone at your table.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap until they are even in thickness.
3.	Combine Italian salad dressing and barbecue sauce in a small bowl to make the saucy marinade. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts and let them sit for at least 30 minutes to soak up the flavors.
4.	Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe dish and bake them for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5.	Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Saucy Cajun Chicken Breasts are a simple and flavorful meal to make for dinner.

This easy-to-make recipe requires only three ingredients and gets ready in less than an hour.

It packs a punch of spicy Cajun flavors that are sure to please your taste buds.

CONS

This recipe for Saucy Cajun Chicken Breasts is high in sodium and sugar content because of the barbecue sauce.

The chicken breasts may be dry if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Saucy Cajun Chicken Breasts may not be the healthiest option, skinless and boneless chicken breasts are a good source of lean protein.
They also contain vitamin B6, which plays a vital role in brain development and function.