13 Best Cajun Chicken Recipes - Spicy and Delicious
JANUARY 25, 2023
CAJUN CHICKEN
BEST
Spice up your dinner routine with these Cajun chicken recipes. From classic Cajun chicken to Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken, all of these recipes are sure to please your taste buds. Plus, each dish is easy to make and comes together quickly.
From skillet dinners to a meal prep version, these recipes will be your go-to for busy weeknight dinners. And, with the perfect blend of spices and seasonings, these Cajun-style chicken recipes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
So, get ready for some serious flavor!
Glebe Kitchen
cajun roast chicken
Cajun roast chicken is a one skillet dinner that's a snap to make but doesn't skimp on big, bold tastes. Use low salt creole seasoning or the dish will turn out too salty.
1
443
45 min
TOTAL TIME
904
CALORIES
$4.57
PER SERVING
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Julia's Album
Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers
Creamy Cajun Chicken Bake with Bell Peppers and Cream Cheese. Easy and quick one-pan meal. Moist and juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with the homemade Cajun spice with lots of paprika! The baked chicken is tender and flavorful. Low-carb and gluten-free dinner recipe.
450
343.0k
1.1k
45 min
TOTAL TIME
593
CALORIES
$2.02
PER SERVING
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Primavera Kitchen
Cajun Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Mango Salad
This easy Cajun Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Mango Salad recipe is made with homemade Cajun seasoning and a little olive oil. It is super easy to make, flavourful and great for your BBQ party.
1
112
4
40 min
TOTAL TIME
362
CALORIES
$1.21
PER SERVING
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Tastes Better from Scratch
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage is like a cheat version for gumbo! It's a great easy dinner full of bold flavors that your family will love!
9
5,551
36
3 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
523
CALORIES
$2.41
PER SERVING
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Foodtasia
Easy Oven Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts
Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts are easy to cook and incredibly JUICY! Forget dry chicken with this tender, succulent oven baked chicken breast recipe!
10
602
1
25 min
TOTAL TIME
397
CALORIES
$1.20
PER SERVING
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Healthy Fitness Meals
Creamy Cajun Chicken Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Chicken recipe is made with a juicy, golden, pan-fried chicken in a cajun spiced cream sauce. It's ready in less than 20 minutes! Great with pasta, rice, or zoodles.
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1,512
56
20 min
TOTAL TIME
461
CALORIES
$1.44
PER SERVING
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Featured Recipe
Cooklist AI
Cajun Chicken & Mexican Street Corn Tacos
Deliciously loaded Cajun chicken tacos topped with a refreshing and flavorful Mexican street corn salad. This mouthwatering combination is perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next taco night.
3
35 min
TOTAL TIME
755
CALORIES
$2.23
PER SERVING
Ingredients
22 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
1/2 whole red bell pepper
diced
Directions
9 STEPS
1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2
Combine olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a marinade. Rub the chicken breasts with the marinade and let rest for 10 minutes.
3
Grill the marinated chicken for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest and then slice it into thin strips.
4
Prep the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes, and red onion.
5
Brush the cobs of corn with olive oil and grill for 8-10 minutes. Remove corn from the grill, let them cool, and cut the kernels off the cobs.
6
In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, and cilantro to make the Mexican street corn salad.
7
Brush corn tortillas with olive oil and grill for 3-4 minutes for soft tortillas or 5-7 minutes for crispy tortillas.
8
Assemble the tacos by layering sliced chicken, bell peppers, Mexican street corn salad, and red onion on the grilled corn tortillas.
9
Serve immediately and enjoy.
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the hungry bluebird
Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken Thighs
Crispy Cajun chicken thighs in the cast iron skillet. Preheat the skillet in the oven, sear on the stove top, then finish off back in the oven. Perfect every time.
2
50
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
173
CALORIES
$0.79
PER SERVING
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Stylish Cravings
KETO CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE
Quick and easy dinner recipes make meal planning so much easier and it’s the best way to stay on track with a healthy low carb diet. This keto cajun chicken and sausage vegetable skillet is a recent fave!
20,597
180
35 min
TOTAL TIME
371
CALORIES
$1.54
PER SERVING
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Salt and Lavender
Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken
This garlic butter chicken recipe has a Cajun kick! It's like a dish you'd order at a restaurant, yet it's ready in 30 minutes at home for a creative and easy meal.
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
298
CALORIES
$0.87
PER SERVING
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Carmy
Cajun Chicken Thighs Meal Prep
Full of flavour, crispy skin, and tender meat, this Cajun Chicken Thighs Meal Prep is going to make lunches way more fun!
299
55 min
TOTAL TIME
475
CALORIES
$1.86
PER SERVING
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Healthy Recipes
Cajun Chicken
In this easy recipe for baked Cajun chicken, chicken breast is coated with a tasty cajun rub, then baked in a hot oven until perfectly juicy.
97
71
40 min
TOTAL TIME
316
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Easy Family Recipes
Cajun Chicken Skillet
This Cajun Chicken Skillet has only 6 ingredients and but is PACKED with flavor! It makes a quick, easy, and filling meal or can be served with toothpicks as a hearty appetizer.
3
306
1
13 min
TOTAL TIME
317
CALORIES
$1.26
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn
One skillet, lightly breaded chicken seared until golden in a deliciously, creamy, spicy, cajun style sauce!
474
7,692
298
30 min
TOTAL TIME
988
CALORIES
$4.01
PER SERVING
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