Cajun Bayou Chicken Recipes

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Essence and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and habaneros to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of Essence, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the green onions, Parmesan and parsley and toss to blend. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

CAJUN BAYOU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350.
• Combine all except chicken in a 9x13 dish.
• After mixed put chicken in.
• Bake 40-50 min until chicken is done.
• You could also grill this.

BAYOU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil and place over medium high heat until hot.
• Add onion and garlic; saute until tender.
• Add chicken; saute 3 minutes or until chicken looses it's pink color, stirring constantly.
• Add eggplant and next 9 ingredients (green bell pepper through zucchini).
• Bring to a boil; cover.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and water, add to skillet, stirring well.
• Cover and cook 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
• Serve over rice.

BLEND OF THE BAYOU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, cook and stir cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat until melted and smooth. , In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, saute onion, celery and green pepper in remaining butter until tender. Stir in shrimp, crab, soup, rice, mushrooms, garlic salt, pepper sauce, cayenne and cream cheese mixture., Combine cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

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.

BAYOU CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1. Lay the chicken breast onto a plate and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of Cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken. Cover and refrig. until needed. 2. Prepare vegetable and jalpenos and set aside until needed. 3. Combine bay leaf, three peppers and garlic set aside until needed. 4. Combine the heavy cream and sour cream set aside until needed. 5. Measure and combine the cheeses and set aside until neeede. 6. Heat the oil over high heat in a large saucepan until the hot oil cracks when a drop of water hits the oil. 7. Add the vegetables and jalapenos, cook over high heat for 5 min. or until the vegetables starts to turn limp. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. 8. Evenly sprinkle the seasonings over the vegetables, stir well. Cook over high heat for 2 min. to develop the flavor. 9.Heat fryer to 350 degrees. 10. Evenly sprinkle the flour over the vegetables stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Do not allow the spices to burn. 11. Stir the chicken stock well, then add to the bayou sauce, half at a time, stirring occasionally. Heat to a boil. 12. When the sauce boils, add the cream mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil while stirring until the lumps have dissolved. Remove sauce from heat and pour into a microwaveable bowl or container and cover. Do not let the sauce simmer or the cream will curdle. 13. Remove the bay leaf, add the cheese to the sauce, stir until the cheese has belted and the sauce is smooth. 14. Uncover chicken and dredge both sides with flour. Shake off excess flour. Place into fry basket and lower into 350 degrees shortening. 15. Fry the chicken for 2 1/2 min. or until golden brown. While chicken is frying heat the Bayou Chicken sauce in the microwave for 60 seconds or until hot. keep covered until ready to use 16. When chicken is done, drain excess oil and place onto serving platter. Pour hot sauce over chicken breast. Serving suggesting: Serve Bayou Chicken over rice with steamed vegetables.

BAYOU PASTA WITH CHICKEN ( COPYCAT CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA )

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
• Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir for 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover.
• Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in center, 6-8 minutes. Slice chicken.
• In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.