CAJUN CREOLE CHICKEN BITES

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Try that N'Awlin's cajun creole flavor with these tasty chicken bites! Serve these up at a party alongside shrimp and grits or po' boys.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups plain bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. chili powder
4 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red jalapeño pepper
2 cans (10 oz.) chunky diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp. chopped garlic
3 Tbsp. basil
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
5 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, paprika, chili powder, Cajun seasoning and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
  • In a sauce pan, sauté onions, celery and peppers for 3 minutes in oil. Add tomatoes; sauté for another 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, remaining black pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently about 30 minutes. Cover and remove from heat.
  • While sauce is cooking, in a medium sized frying pan, bring oil to about 350 degrees over med-high heat. Coat chicken in bread crumb mixture. Fry chicken in several batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Check for doneness. Set on paper towel to drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cooked chicken in bottom of a rectangular oven-proof casserole dish. Sprinkle 2 cups pepper jack cheese over the chicken. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • While chicken is in oven, add butter to sauce and stir until mixed thoroughly. Remove chicken from oven and spoon sauce over the top to serve.
  • Optional: Sauce can be served on the side and spooned on individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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