Cajun Chicken Club Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN CLUB

Steps:

• Flatten the chicken to 3/8-in. thickness; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Place cheese over chicken. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt., Spread dressing over both halves of rolls. Layer bottom halves with 2 slices of tomato, chicken and 2 strips of bacon; replace tops.

CHICKEN CLUB CASSEROLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, bacon, milk and mayonnaise. Stir in tomatoes and spinach. , Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese., Cover and bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 35-40 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Cover and bake until bubbly, 60-70 minutes.,

CAJUN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
• Melt the butter and oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• To the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, onion, and green bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and additional Cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the rice and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy.

CAJUN CHICKEN ONE-POT

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan or deep frying pan over a medium heat, then add the chicken, season lightly and fry for 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally until just golden all over - no need to worry about it being cooked through at this stage.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 mins more, then scatter over the Cajun-style seasoning and stir so the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Tip in the tomatoes, a quarter of a can of water and the stock cube. Stir, then bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for a minute less than pack instructions. Stir the cream into the chicken and continue to simmer gently. When the pasta is cooked, drain well and stir into chicken mixture. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce over a low heat for 2 mins, then stir in the parmesan and lemon juice, and cook for 1 min more. Serve the pasta straight from the pan, or tip into a large serving bowl. Scatter with parsley, if you like, and extra parmesan.