GRANDMA'S CAJUN CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI
I'm originally from Louisiana, where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti. -Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with cayenne and salt. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Remove from pan., Add sausage, onion, green pepper and celery to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken juices run clear, about 1 hour., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Remove chicken from pan. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Skim fat. Drain spaghetti; serve with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 917mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CAJUN SPAGHETTI
This is a Cajun spicy sauce with shrimp that tastes great over a plate of spaghetti. Add as much or as little heat as you can stand!
Provided by Maurice Tate, Jr.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 4 to 6 quart pot over medium heat, mix 4 ounces oil, tomato sauce, 8 to 12 ounces water, basil, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low after reaching a boil; stir occasionally.
- Season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and reserve.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 1 ounce oil and add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
- Add vegetables to tomato sauce and cook over medium heat. After 3 minutes reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.
- When sauce has approximately 7 to 10 minutes to cook until completion, add seasoned shrimp to sauce; mix well. Bring heat to medium and stir occasionally.
- In a small dish, mix cornstarch and 1 ounce cold water; add mixture to sauce when sauce has 2 minutes left until completion and mix well.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in a serving bowl.
- Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 845 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
This is a (slightly) healthier version of one of my favorite comfort foods, which I adapted from my sister-in-law. You can always add more veggies to make this dish healthier...They'll be smothered with cheese so you won't even notice they're there, which is great for the kids! I recommend saving unused vegetable parts for a homemade stock. And, for easy clean up, use a plastic Crockpot liner.
Provided by Rachel Potachel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim fat off of chicken breasts and save for chicken stock bag.
- Boil the chicken in large pot with water for 45 minutes.
- Wash vegetables. Dice onion and chop celery.
- Heat small amount of canola oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Saute celery until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add onion and saute until translucent. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from stock pot and allow to cool.
- In remaining chicken stock, cook whole wheat spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
- Shred or cut chicken breasts into small pieces and transfer to a large bowl.
- Cut Velveeta into cubes.
- Mix Velveeta, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, Rotel, onion, celery, spaghetti noodles, and seasoning to bowl, stir until well mixed.
- Throw everything in the Crockpot or oven until cheese melts and spaghetti is warm throughout.
CAJUN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE RECIPE
Provided by á-46412
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Roast the squash : Preheat oven 350. Cut each spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Rub 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil on each half and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place in the oven, flesh side up, and roast for 30 minutes. Let the squash cool. Cook the chicken: While the squash is roasting, toss the chicken breast cubes in 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a very large saute pan or skillet ( oven safe ) over medium high heat. Once heated, add in the chicken and saute 5 - 7 minutes, flipping to brown all sides. Don't crowd the pan, do in 2 batches if needed..Transfer to a plate. Cook the veggies: To the same pan, add the onion and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute the onions for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and saute another minute. Add the bell peppers, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, and saute for 2 - 3 minutes until softened. Then add in the diced tomatoes and cream cheese ( I did not use this ) Stir gently until combined. Take the mixture off the heat and set aside. Add in the spaghetti squash: When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the spaghetti strands out of each half. Add the spaghetti squash and the chicken to the pan and toss to combine. Place the skillet in the oven, Bake for 20 minutes until edges are slightly crispy. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and parmesan cheese. NOTE: Halved this recipe for me.
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-41226
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix... chicken, spaghetti, celery, onion, yellow and red peppers in a bowl. Whisk... together soup, broth and seasoning in a separate bowl. Add chicken mixture to soup mixture. Spread the mixture into a lightly greased 13'x 9' baking pan, sprinkle cheese over top. Cover with aluminum foil coated with non-stick vegetable spray. Bake...at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.
MOM'S CAJUN SPAGHETTI
This is the spaghetti sauce I grew up eating. While we are not considered Cajun, my father's family does have a Cajun backgroud. The measurements in this recipe are pretty much estimates, because seasoning will depend on preference, but it does give you some sort of guideline. Also, I am giving you quantities for canned and frozen veggies, but fresh can be used in equal quantities to make this even better.
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Spaghetti
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook meat and onion until meat is no longer pink.
- Add seasonings, tomatoes, okra and mushrooms, cover and cook on low for approximately 30 minutes.
- We like this spicy, so I usually add more cajun seasoning than this recipe calls for.
- Also, the longer this sits, the better it gets.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 402.8, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8.5, Protein 29.3
CAJUN-LEMON CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
An easy and tasty dish that's quick to put together and cook-up. Adjust the Chachere's for personal desire for spice. Good for summer when a heavy sauce just won't do.
Provided by didyb
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute onions and garlic in butter and oil.
- Add chicken and seasonings and lemon juice, stir well.
- Simmer on med-low for 20 minutes, until juices run clear.
- There should be a slight sauce, but not too much liquid.
- Add chicken to spaghetti.
- Deglaze pan with white wine- allow to reduce so the finished product isn't too liquidy.
- Add the wine reduction to the chicken and spaghetti and toss well.
- Serve with parmesan cheese (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.6, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 80.3, Sodium 166.8, Carbohydrate 87.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 39.3
CAJUN SPAGHETTI
Steps:
- Put 3 tbs olive oil in sauté pan on medium high heat, if it smokes turn it down. Season cubed chicken breast with salt and pepper. Add chicken to hot sauté pan, separate individual pieces to cook evenly and cook until light brown on two sides. To turn chicken I use a spatula and a fork. Check for doneness by cutting the largest piece in half and if it's white with no pink then it's done, or use a meat thermometer and it's done when 160 degrees in the center. If there is excess olive oil put chicken on a paper towel lined plate and drain excess oil from pan. Drain oil to an old coffee can or throw away container. Do not pour into the sink and make sure it's not super hot if using something plastic or glass jar. Combine red and white sauce in sauté pan with cooked chicken, crawfish heads, mushrooms, black olives, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, parsley flakes and ¾ cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes while stirring often then taste sauce. Add seasoning according to your taste then continue simmering, stirring, tasting and seasoning until just right. Try to simmer for 30-45 min, any more time and the chicken will dry out. If the sauce gets too thick just add a little water. When the sauce is done remove crawfish heads then add crawfish tails because they are already cooked and only need to be warmed up. Follow the directions on the pasta package to cook your pasta. Just season the water with 1tbs of salt and a little olive oil. When the noodles are almost done remember to taste them and make sure they're done to your liking before draining. Drain noodles and return to large pot. Pour sauce into pot with noodles and stir to coat evenly. Then, FINALLY! ENJOY! Tips: Frozen crawfish tails are available in most grocery stores in the South US and are kept in the frozen seafood section. Remember to remove crawfish legs off of the fresh boiled crawfish! They're not edible and fall off in the sauce while cooking.
CAJUN CHICKEN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH
I had a Spaghetti Squash to use decided we would make this dish we enjoyed it hope you do too. We also decided to try to make with different amounts of ingredients like more chicken or different spices like taco seasoning or sauce, or Salsa
Provided by Catherine Ferensic
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Cook Spaghetti Squash until tender in microwave,once cool,scrape out strands with a fork
- 2. While Squash is cooking toss cubes of chicken in 1 Tbsp of Cajun seasoning if no salt in the Cajun seasoning add 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to skillet over medium heat (can use oven safe skillet)
- 4. Once Heated Add chicken saute 7-8 minutes,browning all sides. * Better to brown chicken in 2 Batches so you don't crowd the pan,transfer chicken to a plate.
- 5. To same pan add onion saute for 2 minutes until softened
- 6. Add Garlic saute for a minute
- 7. Add Bell Peppers 1 Tbsps Cajun Seasoning saute for 2-3 minutes until softened
- 8. Add diced tomatoes and Cream Cheese Stir until Combined take mixture off heat & set aside
- 9. Once Squash is Cool Enough to Handle (use a fork to scrape Strands out of each half
- 10. Add the Squash & Chicken to saute pan Toss to Combine
- 11. If Using an oven safe pan place Skillet in oven. Or Transfer to a Casserole Dish.
- 12. Bake 350' 20 minutes until Crispy Edges
- 13. I Added Cheddar Cheese on Top of Dish before Baking And I used a 13 x 9 glass pyrex dish.
SALLY'S CAJUN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
This recipe has been passed down from my grandmother. It is my favorite one to make and my family looks forward to it once a month! This recipe is versatile. The recipe is for the vegetarian form of the sauce but you can add ground hamburger, ground turkey, Italian sausage or even shrimp!
Provided by Rebecca Breault
Categories Other Sauces
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Cut green bell peppers and sweet onions into small pieces using a chopping knife or vegetable chopper. For a chunkier sauce, make larger pieces. You can also add sliced baby bella mushrooms!
- 2. Place chopped vegetables (and mushrooms) into a medium sauté pan. Add 2 tbsp. of olive oil or butter to the pan. Heat on medium heat until vegetables are clearer in color. Mushrooms will be smaller and darker. Remove from heat.
- 3. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce to sautéed vegetables and place on low heat to simmer. You will know it is ready when the spices create a thick coating on the vegetables. Approx. 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4. In a large sauce pan add cans of stewed tomatoes, tomato soup, and tomato paste. Add vegetables and stir together. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Turn heat to low and cover. Allow sauce to simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 5. NOTE: Hamburger, turkey or Italian sausage can be added to create a meatier sauce. Simply brown your meat of choice and add to sauce at the same time the vegetables are added. Turkey will make for a sweeter sauce while the Italian sausage will make for a spicier sauce.
GRANDMA'S CAJUN CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI
I'm originally from Louisiana, where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti, lovingly made on an old woodstove. -Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with cayenne and salt. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Remove from pan., Add sausage, onion, green pepper and celery to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour or until chicken juices run clear., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Remove chicken from pan. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Shred meat with two forks; return to pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Skim fat. Drain spaghetti; serve with chicken mixture.
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