Best Cajun Chicken And Shrimp Recipes

Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage Cajun Pasta image

Provided by Amanda S

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
8 oz hot or mild sausage links, casing removed.
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stick celery, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (optional)
1 c rigatoni pasta, cooked
1 can(s) 14 oz diced tomatoes with juice
1 can(s) 16 oz tomato sauce
8 oz medium shrimp peeled and cut in half
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

1. Cook pasta per directions on box, set aside.
2. In large Dutch oven, brown chicken and sausage in hot oil. Remove and drain.
3. Add onion, green and red peppers, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until onions and peppers are tender.
4. Add pasta, tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce, chicken and sausage into the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil.
5. Stir in shrimp and parsley. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes longer or until shrimp curl and turn pink. Serve.

Crock Pot Cajun Chicken and Shrimp image

Provided by Miss Diggy

Time 10h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped and undrained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb shelled shrimp, deveined and cleaned
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
hot sauce, to taste
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 220.8, Sodium 1127.7, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8.1, Protein 42.9

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CREOLE image

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
15 ounces stewed tomatoes, canned, undrained and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined and cleaned
1 tablespoon lemon juice
red pepper sauce, to taste
2 cups quick-cooking brown rice, prepared

Steps:

1.Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. 2.Add the remaining ingredients except for the shrimp, lemon juice, hot sauce and rice. 3.Cover; cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. 4.In the last hour of cooking, add the shrimp, lemon juice and hot sauce. 5.Serve over the hot rice.

Cajun Chicken and Shrimp image

Provided by Bobtail

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken drumsticks
2 chicken thighs
1 onion, large
1 pepper, large, cut into thin strips
4 ounces sausage, andouille or 4 ounces other smoked sausage, slice 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup celery, sliced
2 cups water
1 cup rice, uncooked
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces shrimp, large, raw, peeled
1 cup okra, frozen

Steps:

Use a large non-stick skillet, spray with nonstick spray.
Heat over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 5 minutes or until browned, turning once.
Add sausage, onion, pepper and celery, saute for 3 minutes or until sausage is browned.
Stir in water, rice and seasonings, bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes, until chicken and rice are almost tender.
Stir in shrimp and okra, cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring 1-2 times, until rice and okra are tender.
Serve with your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 195.9, Sodium 612.2, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 34.5