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Cheesy Cajun Chicken Garlic Bread

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @thesapor72 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless chicken breast (diced)Meat680 g
  • garlic powder (for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • onion powder (for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • Cajun seasoning (for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • smoked paprikaSpices1 piece
  • salt (for the chicken)Spices1 piece
  • avocado oil (for searing)Pantry15 ml
  • butter (for searing)Dairy15 g
  • unsalted butter (softened, for the garlic Cajun butter)Dairy113 g
  • parsley (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic pastePantry2 pieces
  • garlic powder (for the garlic Cajun butter)Spices1 piece
  • Cajun seasoning (for the garlic Cajun butter)Spices1 piece
  • salt (to taste, for the garlic Cajun butter)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 piece
  • yellow onion (finely diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • red bell pepper (finely diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • mozzarella cheese (for the cream sauce)Dairy30 g
  • unsalted butter (for the cream sauce)Dairy30 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • Cajun seasoning (for the cream sauce)Spices1 piece
  • garlic powder (for the cream sauce)Spices1 piece
  • onion powder (for the cream sauce)Spices1 piece
  • chicken bouillon powderPantry0.5 pieces
  • salt (to taste, for the cream sauce)Spices1 piece
  • French bread (large loaf, halved lengthwise)Bakery1 piece
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded, for topping)Dairy200 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

466kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Add the diced chicken breast to a bowl.
    • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika and salt.
    • Toss until evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the avocado oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Start the Cajun cream sauce

    • In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté until softened.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
    Step 3

  4. Finish the cream sauce

    • Pour in the heavy cream.
    • Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder and salt.
    • Stir well and simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.
    • Add the mozzarella and stir until melted and smooth.
    Step 4

  5. Make the garlic Cajun butter

    • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, garlic paste, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
    • Mix until well combined.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the garlic bread

    • Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
    • Place the halved bread cut-side up on a baking sheet.
    • Spread a generous layer of the garlic Cajun butter over each half.
    • Add mozzarella cheese and cover evenly.
    • Top with the cooked Cajun chicken, bell peppers and a drizzle of the cream sauce.
    Step 6

  7. Bake

    • Bake until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly and the bread is crisp around the edges.
    • For extra browning, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and extra sauce.
    • Slice and serve hot.
    Step 8
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