Best Cajun Chicken With Collard Greens Recipes

Cajun Chicken With Collard Greens image

Provided by threeovens

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons blackening seasoning or 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded and leaves cut into strips (about 10 cups)
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat; season the chicken with the blackening seasoning or Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side; transfer to serving plates.
Meanwhile, heat a second skillet, over medium high heat with 3 tablespoons oil; add garlic, red pepper, cook, tossing frequently, until softened about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the collards, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until collards are just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in black eyed peas and cook until heated through, 1 or 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 540, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 44.6

Southern Collard Greens image

Provided by Beth Pierce @smalltownwoman

Categories Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slice(s) bacon chopped
1 medium onion finely chopped
3 clove(s) garlic
1 pound(s) collard greens washed, trimmed, and cut
3 cup(s) chicken broth (enough to cover the greens)
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat brown the bacon. When the bacon is about halfway browned add the chopped onion. Cook until the bacon is browned and the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute; stirring constantly.
Add the collard greens and cook until wilted and slightly softened. Add the chicken broth, sugar, cajun seasoning, paprika and crushed red pepper. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes letting the liquid cook down and the greens really soften. Then drain most of the liquid or use a slotted spoon to remove. Salt and pepper to taste. For best results serve promptly.

Chicken and Collards Pilau Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by lovemygolden

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces Cajun smoked sausage, diced
1 1/2 pounds skinned and boned chicken thighs, cubed
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups organic vegetable broth
4 cups firmly packed chopped fresh collard greens
2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until browned. Remove sausage using a slotted spoon; reserve drippings in Dutch oven. Drain sausage on paper towels. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot drippings in Dutch oven, and cook chicken in hot drippings over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until done. Add onion and next 3 ingredients. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in broth, next 3 ingredients, and sausage. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; cover. Bake pilau at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring halfway through. Serve pilau immediately. Southern Living December 2013

Cajun Collards image

Provided by Okitsme

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 lb bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
2 cups white wine
4 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
2 lbs collard greens (bagged, pre-washed)