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Cajun Chicken Garlic Bread

This stunning Cajun Chicken Garlic Bread features perfectly seasoned chicken breasts topped with a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, melted mozzarella, and served on crispy garlic bread for a dish that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (divided between chicken and sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking the chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for the sauce base)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced, divided for sauce and bread)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (diced, any color works well)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 baguette or Italian bread
  • 4 tablespoons butter (softened, for the garlic bread)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced, for the bread mixture)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • to taste chilli flakes
  • to taste Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner, more even pieces. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
  3. In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until just tender.
  5. Season the mixture with remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, and black pepper to taste. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir constantly until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Adjust salt as needed and remove from heat.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons softened butter with 3 cloves minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley.
  8. Slice your baguette or Italian bread in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter generously over both halves. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes until lightly crispy and golden.
  9. Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Spread a generous layer of Cajun Alfredo sauce over each bread half.
  10. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the sliced Cajun chicken on top. Drizzle a little more Cajun Alfredo sauce over the chicken.
  11. Return to the oven and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
  12. Remove from the oven and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, chilli flakes, and freshly grated Parmesan. Slice and serve immediately while hot.
  • Author: Adriana
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: approximately 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg