Easy Cajun Chicken Recipes

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CAJUN CHICKEN

Cajun-style grilled chicken breasts for varied meals such as Caesar salad, sandwiches, and a dinner entree! Cajun Chicken can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Wood Halsey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6



Cajun Chicken image

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 620.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons dried Italian-style seasoning
garlic powder to taste
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most requested recipe. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste-you can't go wrong! -Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17



Cajun Chicken & Pasta image

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN

Make and share this Easy Cajun Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kn00taste

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Easy Cajun Chicken image

Steps:

  • Set oven to Broil.
  • Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts.
  • Mix together all dry ingredients and rub on chicken breasts.
  • Squeeze juice of lemon into baking pan, and add a few drops of hot sauce.
  • Stir mixture in pan, set chicken in wet mixture and flip over to moisten on both sides.
  • Place a half tbsp of butter on each breast.
  • Place under broiler for 7 minutes, flip over and broil additional 7 minutes.
  • Serve on salad or on roll as a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 1944.5, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 26.5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large lemon
5 dashes louisiana hot sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon white pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter

EASY BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN

Make and share this Easy Baked Cajun Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Princess Tomato

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Easy Baked Cajun Chicken image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix thyme, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, and bread crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, beat one egg.
  • Spray a 13"x9" baking dish with a nonstick coating.
  • Dip chicken breasts in beaten egg and then in bread crumb/seasoning mixture to coat.
  • Arrange in baking dish leaving a small gap between each chicken breast.
  • Bake on the middle oven rack for 25-30 minutes, turning once (optional - I never do).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 353.3, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 30.4

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs

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