Cajun chicken garlic bread

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, halved lengthwise and pounded to an even thickness
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 2 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp black pepper
• For the chicken — 1 tsp onion powder
• For the chicken — 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• For the chicken — 1 tsp oregano
• For the chicken — 1 tsp dried thyme
• For the chicken — 2 tbsp oil for cooking
• For the creamy Cajun sauce — 2 tbsp fresh garlic , finely minced
• For the creamy Cajun sauce — 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• For the creamy Cajun sauce — 1/3 cup red bell peppers, finely diced
• For the creamy Cajun sauce — 2 tbsp butter
• For the creamy Cajun sauce — 1 cup unsweetened heavy whipping cream
• For the creamy Cajun sauce — Salt to taste
• For the creamy Cajun sauce — 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning — 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning — 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning — 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning — 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• For the garlic butter compound — 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• For the garlic butter compound — 1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely minced
• For the garlic butter compound — 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• For the garlic butter compound — 1 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and salt. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
2. In the same skillet, melt the butter.
3. Add garlic, red onion, and red bell pepper; sauté until softened.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and season with black pepper, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
5. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
6. Spread the garlic butter over the bread and bake for 5–7 minutes until lightly toasted.
7. Spoon over the Cajun sauce, top with mozzarella cheese and sliced chicken, then finish with more sauce.
8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.