Creamy Cajun Chicken-So yummy!!!

Ginaaaaaa · 07-08-2010, 12:05 PM

Here is another easy, but tasty recipe I had saved a while back from recipezaar.

I thought I had posted the Chicken Lazone recipe before, but it turns out it was this one. Perhaps the reason it didn't catch on is because being fairly new here and not knowing any better I posted the recipe in someone else's recipe thread!! Sorry for that!!

Anyways this recipe is delicious and, just like the Chicken Lazone recipe it doesn't heat up the whole house since it's cooked on the stove top. My whole family loves this one too!! It's suppose to be served with pasta, but I think just like the Chicken Lazone, it would go well with Zoodles.

Creamy Cajun Chicken

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1-2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.

whoknew · 07-08-2010, 12:24 PM

Oh, Ginaaaaa! You bad girl!!!!

I just wrote down your Chicken Lazone recipe to use tonight -- now????? Oh which one!!!! Excellent recipes! I was getting a bit tired of chicken salad! Thank you!

dianne

LJB · 07-08-2010, 12:26 PM

Ginaaaaaaaa!

Love your recipes!

Qsmum · 07-08-2010, 12:52 PM

This looks like Saturday's dinner. Anyone have a carb count?

Ginaaaaaa · 07-08-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoknew

Oh, Ginaaaaa! You bad girl!!!!

I just wrote down your Chicken Lazone recipe to use tonight -- now????? Oh which one!!!! Excellent recipes! I was getting a bit tired of chicken salad! Thank you!

dianne

I'm sorry!! I don't know...maybe you can flip a coin...lol I made the Lazone again tonight for my brother and he say's to me, this is low carb??? Well I don't feel bad for you anymore if you can eat like this..lol. I like to change things up once in a while otherwise I get tired of the same old food too. Glad you like!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJR

Ginaaaaaaaa!

Love your recipes!

Thank you so much, I am just posting them, not my personal recipes. I am glad you're loving them as much as I do!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qsmum

This looks like Saturday's dinner. Anyone have a carb count?

I don't have a carb count, but I think the only thing that would be carby is the sun dried tomatoes, in which case if they are really high maybe could be cut back on the amount.

I just looked it up...for 1 piece (2g) of sun dried tomatoes it is 1g carb and 1g sugar, I think you only need a few pieces for 2 tbsps. There are 3.3 g carbs in 1 C whipping cream.

Kismet311 · 07-08-2010, 04:33 PM

I think I have some cajun spice in the cubbard somewhere. I'll have to take a look. Maybe this can be tomorrow's dinner! Someone, take a pic if you make it!

SCOTTSDALEJULIE · 07-11-2010, 12:03 PM

Bumping

Barbo · 07-11-2010, 12:49 PM

Would Zatarain's 'Creole' seasoning work? I love the stuff, put it
into my v-8 juice and eggs, and ...... on an on.

Love the sound of this recipe. I've gotten very tired of chicken
lately and this would give us some zip. What do you like serving
it with? Would mashed cauliflower be good?

Ginaaaaaa · 07-11-2010, 01:06 PM

Hi Barb

I serve it over low carb pasta called Carb Nada, but it would be good over cauli mash too. I have never used the Zatarains, but I would think any of your favorite Creole/Cajun seasonings would work.

I have used this homemade recipe that's really good.

Creole/Cajun Seasoning Mix

Ingredients
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon white pepper (or 2 use tablespoons black pepper)
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2-2 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt (I use Hy's seasoned salt for this but Lawry's is good also!)

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a glass jar.
Store in the refrigerator to keep the spices fresh.
Shake the jar before using.

SCOTTSDALEJULIE · 07-11-2010, 02:27 PM

Gina, do you soak the dried tomatoes,First? Julie

Ginaaaaaa · 07-11-2010, 02:42 PM

Julie, I use the ones that come packed in oil, so I don't soak them first.

SCOTTSDALEJULIE · 07-11-2010, 03:04 PM

Thanks G. JUlie

whoknew · 07-11-2010, 04:04 PM

Ginaaaaaa!!! Excellent recipe! I gave your 2 recipes to my dh and let him decide and this is the one he chose!

Since we had already had our Dreamfields for the week, I put this over shredded cabbage! I also used already cooked and shredded chicken. Just put it in a baggie with the Cajun spice and shook it up, put it in the butter and heated it up, then added the rest! Excellent!!! Thanks, again, for posting this! The Chicken Lazone is the next experiment!

Just a note: I do hate to cook and do what I can to minimize the experience.

I poured my little jar of dried tomatoes and oil into my Ninja and chop-chop! They all fit nicely back into the jar. Now, it's easier to measure out and not have to chop. I think if I subbed 1 TBsp chopped for 1 dried tomato, I'll be alright in recipes. dianne

whoknew · 07-11-2010, 05:47 PM

After my computer had a nice visit with his maker

, he is now talking to the camera again! This is the finished product on top of steamed, shredded cabbage! dianne

Ginaaaaaa · 07-11-2010, 06:25 PM

Wow great pic Dianne!! I am glad you like the recipe, and thanks for the tips on using the pre-cooked chicken and using the ninja for chopping the tomatoes.

It looks yummy over the steamed cabbage, very creative!!

whoknew · 07-11-2010, 07:20 PM

Thank you! (it's nice to be able to do pics again!) and you are welcome on the tips. I try to make cooking life as easy as possible!

One question: have you tried to freeze this? dianne

tamari · 07-11-2010, 08:41 PM

Sounds delicious. I bet it would be really good served over steamed asparagus. I've been subbing asparagus for pasta quite often lately. Just peel it into pasta-like strips with a potato peeler and steam just to soften them slightly.

newyorkmeg · 07-11-2010, 08:55 PM

I keep reading these post and drooling

Aijarama · 07-12-2010, 05:23 AM

omg looks SO good, I LOVE spicy and creamy! This'll be the next thing I make, I've got all the ingredients!

Qsmum · 07-12-2010, 07:35 AM

I don't have a carb count, but I think the only thing that would be carby is the sun dried tomatoes, in which case if they are really high maybe could be cut back on the amount.

I just looked it up...for 1 piece (2g) of sun dried tomatoes it is 1g carb and 1g sugar, I think you only need a few pieces for 2 tbsps. There are 3.3 g carbs in 1 C whipping cream.[/QUOTE]

Turned out great!

I of course was a glutton, but my boys (DH and son) loved it too! Nice having options that work for all of us.

cdilday · 07-12-2010, 02:00 PM

Just finished having this for lunch, and its another great recipe to keep!

I didn't find that 2 tsp of cajun seasoning was nearly enough to coat the chicken, so I probably used at least 2-3 Tbs. That made mine really zing with spice and heat, but perfect for my palate!

Aijarama · 07-14-2010, 08:53 AM

Ginaaa - I'm a Ninja believer too! Makes my life so easy!

I made this last night - very good, although I should have put it over something more substantial than baby spinach...maybe I'll try the cabbage next time!

Ginaaaaaa · 07-14-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoknew

Thank you! (it's nice to be able to do pics again!) and you are welcome on the tips. I try to make cooking life as easy as possible!

One question: have you tried to freeze this? dianne

I love quick and easy recipes too, the simpler the better I say!! I have not tried to freeze this, and I'm not sure if you can freeze things with cream in it or not. Maybe someone else knows if you can.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamari

Sounds delicious. I bet it would be really good served over steamed asparagus. I've been subbing asparagus for pasta quite often lately. Just peel it into pasta-like strips with a potato peeler and steam just to soften them slightly.

What a great idea!! Do you use fresh or frozen asparagus?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdilday

Just finished having this for lunch, and its another great recipe to keep!

I didn't find that 2 tsp of cajun seasoning was nearly enough to coat the chicken, so I probably used at least 2-3 Tbs. That made mine really zing with spice and heat, but perfect for my palate!

Glad you liked it!! I always taste to see if more spices are needed too, everyone's taste are different.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aijarama

Ginaaa - I'm a Ninja believer too! Makes my life so easy!

I made this last night - very good, although I should have put it over something more substantial than baby spinach...maybe I'll try the cabbage next time!

Yes, I think it would be delicious over cabbage too!! I have been using Al Dente Carba Nada pasta for these types of dishes because it's the only pasta I have found that doesn't spike my BS, but it is probably too carby for most here.

tamari · 07-14-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginaaaaaa

What a great idea!! Do you use fresh or frozen asparagus?

I've used both - for frozen I defrost them in a bowl of water and then peel and steam.

I'm planning on making this over the weekend. Thanks again for the recipe!

Rebecca1979 · 07-14-2010, 07:30 PM

I love it!! Can't wait to try this!

cdilday · 07-15-2010, 02:24 PM

Made this one for the second time today only I added some raw, peeled shrimp into the chicken and sauce for the last 4 minutes. Wonderful! Cajun Chicken and Shrimp!

Eventually I want to try this with beef, too, or pork, or...

Jennifer Eloff · 07-15-2010, 05:31 PM

Yummy, Gina!

mona24523 · 07-16-2010, 05:06 PM

This sounds really good. Putting it on my menu for next week.

Linny · 07-19-2010, 05:35 AM

Thanks Gina, saving recipe and can't wait to try it. We love spicy food

aguamenti22 · 07-19-2010, 07:58 PM

I made this tonight for dinner and it was really good!!!

After the chicken was cooked I removed it from the pan and made the sauce. I added a small cube of cream cheese very small like half an ounce to the sauce and it made it thicken up quickly and nicely!
It was very delicious! Thanks Gina for the recipe!

07-08-2010, 12:05 PM	#1
Ginaaaaaa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 2,184 Gallery: Ginaaaaaa Stats: 184/177/163/158 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 2009	Creamy Cajun Chicken-So yummy!!! Here is another easy, but tasty recipe I had saved a while back from recipezaar. I thought I had posted the Chicken Lazone recipe before, but it turns out it was this one. Perhaps the reason it didn't catch on is because being fairly new here and not knowing any better I posted the recipe in someone else's recipe thread!! Sorry for that!! Anyways this recipe is delicious and, just like the Chicken Lazone recipe it doesn't heat up the whole house since it's cooked on the stove top. My whole family loves this one too!! It's suppose to be served with pasta, but I think just like the Chicken Lazone, it would go well with Zoodles. Creamy Cajun Chicken Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons butter 1 thinly sliced green onion 1-2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Directions Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.

07-11-2010, 12:49 PM	#8
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Hey Gina Would Zatarain's 'Creole' seasoning work? I love the stuff, put it into my v-8 juice and eggs, and ...... on an on. Love the sound of this recipe. I've gotten very tired of chicken lately and this would give us some zip. What do you like serving it with? Would mashed cauliflower be good?

07-11-2010, 04:04 PM	#13
whoknew Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southeastern US Posts: 397 Gallery: whoknew WOE: SyndromeX Start Date: June 2007	Ginaaaaaa!!! Excellent recipe! I gave your 2 recipes to my dh and let him decide and this is the one he chose! Since we had already had our Dreamfields for the week, I put this over shredded cabbage! I also used already cooked and shredded chicken. Just put it in a baggie with the Cajun spice and shook it up, put it in the butter and heated it up, then added the rest! Excellent!!! Thanks, again, for posting this! The Chicken Lazone is the next experiment! Just a note: I do hate to cook and do what I can to minimize the experience. I poured my little jar of dried tomatoes and oil into my Ninja and chop-chop! They all fit nicely back into the jar. Now, it's easier to measure out and not have to chop. I think if I subbed 1 TBsp chopped for 1 dried tomato, I'll be alright in recipes. dianne __________________ whoknew Last edited by whoknew; 07-11-2010 at 04:05 PM..

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07-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#2
whoknew Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southeastern US Posts: 397 Gallery: whoknew WOE: SyndromeX Start Date: June 2007	Oh, Ginaaaaa! You bad girl!!!! I just wrote down your Chicken Lazone recipe to use tonight -- now????? Oh which one!!!! Excellent recipes! I was getting a bit tired of chicken salad! Thank you! dianne

07-08-2010, 12:26 PM	#3
LJB Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 24,486 Gallery: LJB Stats: Size 8 at Present WOE: No flour or sugar.	Ginaaaaaaaa! Love your recipes!

07-08-2010, 12:52 PM	#4
Qsmum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 282 Gallery: Qsmum Stats: 388/297/225 WOE: Atkins - self modified Start Date: May 1-22, 2010/restart June 1, 2010	This looks like Saturday's dinner. Anyone have a carb count?

07-08-2010, 04:33 PM	#6
Kismet311 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 894 Gallery: Kismet311 Stats: 161/131.4/125 WOE: TOPS/Juddd	I think I have some cajun spice in the cubbard somewhere. I'll have to take a look. Maybe this can be tomorrow's dinner! Someone, take a pic if you make it!

07-11-2010, 12:03 PM	#7
SCOTTSDALEJULIE Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SCOTTSDALE.AZ Posts: 4,054 Gallery: SCOTTSDALEJULIE Stats: 242/202/145	Bumping

07-11-2010, 01:06 PM	#9
Ginaaaaaa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 2,184 Gallery: Ginaaaaaa Stats: 184/177/163/158 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 2009	Hi Barb I serve it over low carb pasta called Carb Nada, but it would be good over cauli mash too. I have never used the Zatarains, but I would think any of your favorite Creole/Cajun seasonings would work. I have used this homemade recipe that's really good. Creole/Cajun Seasoning Mix Ingredients 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon white pepper (or 2 use tablespoons black pepper) 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2-2 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt (I use Hy's seasoned salt for this but Lawry's is good also!) Directions Mix all ingredients in a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator to keep the spices fresh. Shake the jar before using.

07-11-2010, 02:27 PM	#10
SCOTTSDALEJULIE Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SCOTTSDALE.AZ Posts: 4,054 Gallery: SCOTTSDALEJULIE Stats: 242/202/145	Gina, do you soak the dried tomatoes,First? Julie

07-11-2010, 02:42 PM	#11
Ginaaaaaa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 2,184 Gallery: Ginaaaaaa Stats: 184/177/163/158 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 2009	Julie, I use the ones that come packed in oil, so I don't soak them first.

07-11-2010, 03:04 PM	#12
SCOTTSDALEJULIE Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SCOTTSDALE.AZ Posts: 4,054 Gallery: SCOTTSDALEJULIE Stats: 242/202/145	Thanks G. JUlie

07-11-2010, 06:25 PM	#15
Ginaaaaaa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 2,184 Gallery: Ginaaaaaa Stats: 184/177/163/158 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 2009	Wow great pic Dianne!! I am glad you like the recipe, and thanks for the tips on using the pre-cooked chicken and using the ninja for chopping the tomatoes. It looks yummy over the steamed cabbage, very creative!!

07-11-2010, 07:20 PM	#16
whoknew Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southeastern US Posts: 397 Gallery: whoknew WOE: SyndromeX Start Date: June 2007	Thank you! (it's nice to be able to do pics again!) and you are welcome on the tips. I try to make cooking life as easy as possible! One question: have you tried to freeze this? dianne

07-11-2010, 08:41 PM	#17
tamari Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Philly Posts: 1,986 Gallery: tamari WOE: no guilt allowed	Sounds delicious. I bet it would be really good served over steamed asparagus. I've been subbing asparagus for pasta quite often lately. Just peel it into pasta-like strips with a potato peeler and steam just to soften them slightly.

07-11-2010, 08:55 PM	#18
newyorkmeg Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Bronx Posts: 1,224 Gallery: newyorkmeg Stats: 247/152/healthy 5'8" WOE: Just LC Start Date: 10/09	I keep reading these post and drooling

07-12-2010, 05:23 AM	#19
Aijarama Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 904 Gallery: Aijarama Stats: 280/205/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/06 @280, 5/10 @242	omg looks SO good, I LOVE spicy and creamy! This'll be the next thing I make, I've got all the ingredients!

07-12-2010, 07:35 AM	#20
Qsmum Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 282 Gallery: Qsmum Stats: 388/297/225 WOE: Atkins - self modified Start Date: May 1-22, 2010/restart June 1, 2010	I don't have a carb count, but I think the only thing that would be carby is the sun dried tomatoes, in which case if they are really high maybe could be cut back on the amount. I just looked it up...for 1 piece (2g) of sun dried tomatoes it is 1g carb and 1g sugar, I think you only need a few pieces for 2 tbsps. There are 3.3 g carbs in 1 C whipping cream.[/QUOTE] Turned out great! I of course was a glutton, but my boys (DH and son) loved it too! Nice having options that work for all of us.

07-12-2010, 02:00 PM	#21
cdilday Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 122 Gallery: cdilday Stats: 378/212/145 WOE: hHCG 6-19-11, 9-10-11 Start Date: December 2008 LC	Just finished having this for lunch, and its another great recipe to keep! I didn't find that 2 tsp of cajun seasoning was nearly enough to coat the chicken, so I probably used at least 2-3 Tbs. That made mine really zing with spice and heat, but perfect for my palate!

07-14-2010, 08:53 AM	#22
Aijarama Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 904 Gallery: Aijarama Stats: 280/205/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/06 @280, 5/10 @242	Ginaaa - I'm a Ninja believer too! Makes my life so easy! I made this last night - very good, although I should have put it over something more substantial than baby spinach...maybe I'll try the cabbage next time!

07-14-2010, 07:30 PM	#25
Rebecca1979 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indian Trail, North Carolina Posts: 2,064 Gallery: Rebecca1979 Stats: 286/227/199 (for now!) WOE: Induction is my life right now! Start Date: May 12, 2008	I love it!! Can't wait to try this!

07-15-2010, 02:24 PM	#26
cdilday Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 122 Gallery: cdilday Stats: 378/212/145 WOE: hHCG 6-19-11, 9-10-11 Start Date: December 2008 LC	Made this one for the second time today only I added some raw, peeled shrimp into the chicken and sauce for the last 4 minutes. Wonderful! Cajun Chicken and Shrimp! Eventually I want to try this with beef, too, or pork, or...

07-15-2010, 05:31 PM	#27
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	Yummy, Gina!

07-16-2010, 05:06 PM	#28
mona24523 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 45 Gallery: mona24523 Stats: 195.2/195.2/150 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: 01/20/12	This sounds really good. Putting it on my menu for next week.

07-19-2010, 05:35 AM	#29
Linny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NW PA Posts: 4,803 Gallery: Linny Stats: Lost 50 lbs WOE: Organic & Natural Whole Food version of Atkins	Thanks Gina, saving recipe and can't wait to try it. We love spicy food

07-19-2010, 07:58 PM	#30
aguamenti22 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SOUTH TEXAS BABY! Posts: 746 Gallery: aguamenti22 Stats: 238/195/180 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: 05/13/10	I made this tonight for dinner and it was really good!!! After the chicken was cooked I removed it from the pan and made the sauce. I added a small cube of cream cheese very small like half an ounce to the sauce and it made it thicken up quickly and nicely! It was very delicious! Thanks Gina for the recipe!