Cajun Chicken Recipes

A spicy Cajun twist to the familiar Caesar salad.

This cajun blackened chicken recipe is spicy, healthy, and a family favorite.

This is the version cooked throughout most of Southern Louisiana, and is what my hometown means when calling themselves the "Jambalaya Capital of the World". It does not contain tomato like the Creole version usually made in New Orleans.

Craving something Cajun? This not too spicy dish, tastes like it takes a long time to cook, but you can be eating in 40 minutes or less. Add a salad and small slice of crusty, hot french bread and you have a delicious, filling meal for under 700 calories that your guests won't know is healthy. Make changes and substitutes as you like, just share them because we might like them too.
(Note: Pasta shown in picture is two servings.)

Recipe from the Pioneer Woman.

This salad provides a great dinner alternative to the traditional baked chicken breast for those on the Ideal Protein diet plan. The salad is best eaten on the first night. If you wish to have leftovers, refrain from adding dressing to the the entire portion.

Chicken and Rice with a kick!

Delicious cajun style dish!

Quick easy and delicious. I serve mine with a side salad. Adjust seasoning to your taste buds, less spicy skip the cayenne more spicy add more cayenne

One of the easiest ways to lighten up a pasta dish is to add tons of protein and vegetables to your dish which keeps the portions large and the carbs low and this dish is a perfect example. Be sure to be generous with your Cajun spices, it should have plenty of kick so don't be shy! (Skinnytaste.com)

WARNING: VERY SPICY HOT

Prep time: about 5-10 minutes
Cook time: about 10 minutes (based on how thick chicken is cut)

This recipe I tossed together for a quick, pre dinner snack. Feel free to increase amounts for more people.

A nice twist on the normal fettuccine alfredo. Make this if you're not worried about a messy kitchen. End results are worth it. Pair with a nice side salad and some breadsticks.

Very good and plenty of leftovers

Cut chicken breast into strips
1-2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 Med red, 1 med yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 oz. mushrooms
1/2 Red onion, sliced
2 Medium tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup skim milk
1 Tbs flour

Add cajun seasoning along with salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder

The key to the flavor is making the dry dark roux. See the tips section on creating that ahead of the rest of the recipe.

Spicy seared chicken served over whole wheat noodles with a creamy sundried tomato sauce. Super easy! 8 WW pts.

A creamy tasty pasta dish that's ready in no time at all

This is a lower fat version of what you'd find in restaurants. It takes a little prep work (which could be skipped by buying pre-cut veggies and pre-cooked chicken) but its well worth it!

This is the recipe that showed my mother I was able to cook! I got this recipe from Cuisine At Home Weeknight Menus - made some substitutions to lower calories/fat, but it's still very filling.

Pineapple salsa and cajun spices make an interesting combination. Serve with a baked potato and salad for a light, but satisfying summer meal.

A recipe for a day when you have calories and fat to spare (or can cheat a bit), and want something that tastes sinful, but isn't too sinful...this recipe will take some time, some space, and a few pans, but it's worth the work.