Cajun Chicken Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

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.

CAJUN CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Season both sides of the chicken with Cajun seasoning.
• Heat oil in a non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes, flip and repeat. Remove from heat.
• Slice chicken and cover to keep warm and set aside.
• In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minute (or until the mixture turns light brown).
• Remove from heat and gradually pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly.
• Return the pan to the heat, whisk another 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
• Add the Cajun seasoning and stir to combine.
• Add the cheeses, stirring to melt.
• Pour the sauce over the top of the cooked elbow macaroni. Stir to combine.
• Add diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
• Top with the sliced chicken breast
• Season with salt and pepper, and top with chopped parsley.

CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than the label directs. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and sausage in a large skillet over high heat and cook, stirring, until the sausage starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the scallions and bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 3 more minutes. Add the Cajun spice and flour and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue whisking until the sauce is thick and smooth, about 5 more minutes. Add the pasta, cheese and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce and melt the cheese, about 1 minute.

CAJUN CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.
• Marinate the chicken and pan sear them in an oven safe skillet until golden brown on the outside. The set aside. Wipe the skillet with paper towel to remove excess liquids.
• In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsps. of butter over medium heat then stir in the Panko crumbs and Cajun seasoning. Toss around until it's "lightly" golden and then remove from heat. Set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsps. of butter and add in the flour. Mix well together well to make a smooth paste texture.
• Add the milk, chicken broth, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Mix and simmer on medium heat until the sauce thickens up a little.
• Add the cream cheese and let the cheese melt up. Then add in the cheddar cheese and continue to stir until the cheddar cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
• Stir in the cooked pasta and chicken and mix well to coat with the cheese sauce.
• Remove the skillet from heat. Top with 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and cover with the panko crumb mix.
• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crumbs become golden brown.
• Remove and serve immediately. Garnish with some fresh pepper flakes and chopped parsley.

CAJUN MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, using 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in beef mixture; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

SPICY CHICKEN AND BACON MAC

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat broiler. , In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, chicken, bacon and jalapeno; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle chips over top., Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.

CREOLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
• In a small pan, cook the andouille sausage over medium heat until done. Set aside. In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs, and stir to coat. Cool, and then mix in Parmesan. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Saute onions and celery until translucent. Transfer to a bowl.
• In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, to make a white roux. Try not to let the roux brown at all, it should be white. Mix in paprika and mustard, then stir in milk. Bring to boil over medium heat, then add Gruyere and Cheddar cheeses. Simmer, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 in pan, or similar sized casserole dish. Transfer cooked macaroni to the dish, and toss in the andouille sausage and sauteed vegetables. Stir in the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture evenly over the top.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust turns golden brown.

CAJUN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to pkg directions w/ a capful of oil.
• Drain and rinse noodles.
• Season noodles with Zatarains and pepper to taste.
• In bowl, mix eggs, milk, soup, melted butter, Zatarians and pepper.
• Add cheeses to noodles.
• Add egg mixture to noodles.
• Bake in a 9x13 pan for 45-60 min, until top is browned.

CAJUN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta in a large pot of rapidly boiling water until almost al dente. Reserve cup cooking water, then drain.
• In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan lightly saute onion over medium heat in olive oil until it softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, cook for a minute, and sprinkle in flour. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add bay leaf and milk all at once. Return to heat and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. If any flour lumps remain, whisk with a wire whisk for a few moments. Remove from heat, discard bay leaf and set aside.
• Combine pasta with sauce and mix in diced bell pepper, mustard seeds, thyme, paprika, chili powder, prepared mustard and dry mustard. Reserve about 1/2-cup grated cheese and add remaining to pasta. Stir in olives and hot sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a 2 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle top with reserved cheese and breadcrumbs. Dot with butter.
• Bake 30 minutes or until topping is golden, the cheese melted and the crumbs crispy.