Best Cajun Chicken Melts Recipes

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CAJUN CHICKEN MELTS



Cajun Chicken Melts image

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

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



Easy Chicken Melts image

"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

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 BLT, MILLIE'S



Cajun Chicken BLT, Millie's image

It was love at first bite with this delicious chicken BLT. The meat is juicy and full of Cajun spice. We really liked the kick of flavor from the aioli paired with the smoky bacon. The provolone cheese melts nice and gooey. This definitely tastes like a gourmet chicken sandwich you'd pay a fortune for at the deli.

Provided by Millie Johnson

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium boneless chicken breasts
2-4 slice bacon (I used one per sandwich)
Tony Chachere's Cajun or Creole seasoning, to taste
2 slice smoked provolone cheese
2 slice tomato
lettuce leaves
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp horseradish mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
2 sandwich buns /rolls

Steps:

  • 1. Pound out chicken so that it's thickness is pretty even. Shake Cajun seasonings onto both sides of chicken. The more you use, the spicier it gets (and saltier, so keep that in mind). Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can do this part the day before if you want.
  • 2. Clean up work area. In a medium pan, fry bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towel. Pour off bacon grease (I save it in a jar) or you can use it to fry chicken in and omit the coconut oil altogether.
  • 3. While bacon is frying, wash lettuce and dry with a paper towel. Slice tomato. Mix mayo and horseradish mustard together. Salt and pepper together to taste. Set aside.
  • 4. Add coconut oil to a pan (unless you want to use the bacon grease). Pan fry chicken in the same pan you fried the bacon in. * You can also grill the chicken instead.* About 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top with smoked provolone cheese.
  • 5. Smear mayo and mustard mixture onto rolls/buns. Add chicken and top with bacon, tomato, and lettuce. Enjoy!

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