Best Cajun Chicken Melt Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN MELTS

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These are easy to make and taste great right out of the oven. I like to make these when I have leftover baked chicken breasts.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, baked and cut into pieces
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
10 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick slices
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning and garlic.
Spread over bread slices.
Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 496.6, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 22.9

EASY CHICKEN MELTS

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"These cheesy, Cajun-flavored sandwiches are toasty and delicious right out of the oven. When I have leftover baked chicken breasts, I cut them up and use instead of the canned chicken," says Jessi Holland of Pensacola, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (9-3/4 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning and garlic. Spread over bread slices. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CAJUN CHICKEN MELT

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Serve up quick Cajun flavor at lunchtime, using Oscar Mayer Cajun Seasoned Chicken Breast, American cheese, and Italian dressing in a grilled sandwich.

Categories cajun chicken fast pepperoncini peppers easy grilled sandwich melt sandwich cajun sandwich quick roasted red peppers cajun chicken melt

Time 11m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 slice Italian bread
1 1/2 tsp. mayonnaise
6 slice Oscar Mayer® Deli Fresh Shaved Cajun Seasoned Chicken Breast
3 strip roasted red peppers
1 small pepperoncini pepper
1 slice american cheese
2 tsp. Italian dressing

Steps:

Spread 1 bread slice with mayonnaise. Fill bread slices with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
Brush outside of sandwich with dressing.
Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides.Each serving provides: 30%DV Vitamin A, 50%DV Vitamin C, 30% DV Calcium, and 10%DV Iron.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories