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A little spicy, this Cajun Chicken Alfredo is similar to what you can get at T

  • SAUCE:
  • 1 (10-ounce) package fettuccine pasta
  • 1 boneless chicken breast, cooked and sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup V-8 juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
3.9/5 (762 Votes)

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The recipe title says it all

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs (I used Italian style)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Lots of toothpicks
4/5 (137 Votes)

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Loaded with spice and lots of great flavor

  • 3/4 pound chicken breasts, uncooked boneless, skinless, cut into strips
  • 4 medium tortillas, flour, fat-free
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 small onion, red, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cup mixed baby greens
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 8 medium basil, leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 small tomato, cut into strips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
4.5/5 (46 Votes)

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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size chunks
  • 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 oz. dried fettuccini pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4.5/5 (16 Votes)

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This is the perfect comfort meal to make for two when the weather is cool

  • 2 (5- to 7-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 ounces Andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
  • 1 tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 3/4 cup frozen sliced okra
4.2/5 (45 Votes)

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PREP TIME 15 mins COOK TIME 25 mins TOTAL TIME 40 mins Author: Jen@CarlsbadCravings

  • 6 ounces mini Farfalle pasta (or Rigatoni)
  • Olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (3 for more spicy)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 32 oz. carton Swanson® Louisiana Cajun Flavor Infused Broth
  • 1 14.5 oz. can Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream mixed with 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil cut into thin strips
  • chopped bacon for garnish (optional)
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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1.In a small bowl, whisk Cajun Honey Mustard Marinade ingredients together

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (pounded thin if using breasts)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Cajun Honey Mustard Marinade
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Creamy Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce
  • Reserved unused marinade
  • 2 tablespoons loosely packed cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Suggested Garnish
  • chopped mangoes
4.8/5 (5 Votes)

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Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or ziploc bag, toss or shake to coat

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1 -2 cups heavy cream (depending on how thick you like it)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
  • grated parmesan cheese for top if desired
4.2/5 (42 Votes)

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Cook blackened chicken. (see recipe) Cut on bias and set aside

  • 4 boneless, thin sliced chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of blackened chicken spice (see recipe)
  • 2 tbs oil
  • 3 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 cup roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pound (box) of cooked fetuccine (only use this pasta as the choice)
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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Whisk all cajun seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl or toss together well in a small resealable bag

  • 5 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, 2 1/2 lbs
  • 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 bell pepper, diced into 1-inch pieces (or half of 2 colors)
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cajun seasoning
  • 2 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
4.5/5 (21 Votes)

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