Best 7 Cajun Chicken Melts Recipes

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Craving a satisfying and flavorful meal? Cajun chicken melts are the perfect solution for those seeking a delightful blend of spices and succulent chicken. This dish combines the essence of Louisiana with the convenience of a quick and easy recipe. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a combination of Cajun seasoning, tender chicken, gooey cheese, and toasted bread. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering Cajun chicken melt that will leave you craving more.

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CAJUN CHICKEN MELT RECIPE



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Meet your new fave sandwich with the Cajun Chicken Melt recipe. Cajun-spiced chicken breast, pepperoncini and more make up this Cajun Chicken Melt Recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices Italian bread
1-1/2 tsp. KRAFT Real Mayo
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Bold Cajun Style Chicken Breast
3 roasted red pepper strips
1 small pepperoncini pepper, stemmed, sliced
1 KRAFT Singles
2 tsp. olive oil

Steps:

  • Spread 1 bread slice with mayo. Fill bread slices with all remaining ingredients except oil.
  • Brush outside of sandwich with oil.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until Singles is melted and sandwich is golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 960 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

CAJUN CHICKEN MELT



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Serve up quick Cajun flavor at lunchtime, using Oscar Mayer Cajun Seasoned Chicken Breast, American cheese, and Italian dressing in a grilled sandwich.

Categories     cajun chicken     fast     pepperoncini peppers     easy     grilled sandwich     melt sandwich     cajun sandwich     quick     roasted red peppers     cajun chicken melt

Time 11m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slice Italian bread
1 1/2 tsp. mayonnaise
6 slice Oscar Mayer® Deli Fresh Shaved Cajun Seasoned Chicken Breast
3 strip roasted red peppers
1 small pepperoncini pepper
1 slice american cheese
2 tsp. Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Spread 1 bread slice with mayonnaise. Fill bread slices with all remaining ingredients except dressing.
  • Brush outside of sandwich with dressing.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides.Each serving provides: 30%DV Vitamin A, 50%DV Vitamin C, 30% DV Calcium, and 10%DV Iron.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories

CAJUN CHICKEN MELT



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Have you ever cooked a chicken breast that turned out dry? Think most of us have and it's my #1 reason to order dark meat at unknown joints. Today my friend is the day we aim to break dry or tough grill chicken dinner disasters. Keep readingMost the time you'll see me lighting up chicken tenders which come with their own set of fixable problems. This recipe is about the chicken breast. The breast come in all different sizes pretty much small (young bird), medium (youngish bird), large (old bird), and too huge (pterodactyl bird). There are vast differences from chicken farmer to farmer. Try not to pick the huge breast, its often a tough old bird. I do my quick brine a little weak, and you can add any flavoring you like. Of course, this is for the Cottonmouth. Most brine calls for 1/4 cup (4 tbs) of salt. Mine is usually a frog's hair lower at three tbs.

Provided by Shawn

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbs salt
3 cup water
1 tbs Cottonmouth
2.5 lb chicken breast (2 to 4 lbs)
18 oz ciabatta bread (6 in a pack from Walmart)
8 oz cheese (Swiss or your call)
.25 lb bell pepper (green sliced)
.25 lb bell pepper (red sliced)
6 oz mushroom (sliced fresh)
6 oz lettuce (butterhead)
2 tsp garlic (crushed)
6 tbs mayonnaise
2 tbs butter
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Mix the brine ingredients (water, salt, Cottonmouth)well in large enough bowl to also accommodate the chicken.
  • Cut your chicken breast in half long ways.
  • On a solid surface lay a piece of handi-wrap out, put 2 pieces of chicken on the wrap, and add another piece of wrap over the top. Ziplock bags work too.
  • With a meat cleaver pound out the chicken breast mostly on the thick side to match the thins thickness.
  • Add the pounded chicken to the brine, cover, and set in the fridge.
  • Get your grill going to medium-high heat (375° to 400°).
  • In a saucepan at medium heat (325° to 350°) add the 2 tbs butter, bell peppers, garlic, and salt.
  • When peppers begin to sweat, add in the mushrooms until they are at your desired doneness.
  • Set veggies to the side or make them with the chickens next steps.
  • Drain brine from chicken. Pat dry to prevent raw chicken drips.
  • Add all the breast pieces to grill off the heat. Add as many ciabatta rolls you can
  • Keeping an eye on the grill each side for 6 minutes (safe) or 5 minutes if you know your grill. Six minutes usually guarantee grill marks.
  • Don't let the ciabatta bread burn.
  • Start stacking what you want! This one is lettuce, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, cheese. I like wilted lettuce if you don't, lay it on top.
  • This sandwich is all yours. Enjoy it your way.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 355 g, Calories 719 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 58 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 176 mg, Sodium 4691 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g

CAJUN CHICKEN MELTS



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These are easy to make and taste great right out of the oven. I like to make these when I have leftover baked chicken breasts.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, baked and cut into pieces
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
10 slices Italian bread, 1/2-inch thick slices
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning and garlic.
  • Spread over bread slices.
  • Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 496.6, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 22.9

EASY CHICKEN MELTS



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"These cheesy, Cajun-flavored sandwiches are toasty and delicious right out of the oven. When I have leftover baked chicken breasts, I cut them up and use instead of the canned chicken," says Jessi Holland of Pensacola, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (9-3/4 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
10 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 plum tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning and garlic. Spread over bread slices. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bread is toasted and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CAJUN CHICKEN



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Cajun-style grilled chicken breasts for varied meals such as Caesar salad, sandwiches, and a dinner entree! Cajun Chicken can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Wood Halsey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons dried Italian-style seasoning
garlic powder to taste
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, mix the oil, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain chicken, and discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 620.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHICKEN MELT



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I enjoyed this sandwich at The Smokestack in Thurber, TX. It is a chicken version of the popular patty melt. Sort of a chicken grilled cheese. Prep time includes grilling a chicken breast.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 slice onion (thick)
2 slices rye bread
1 tablespoon butter
1 grilled chicken breast
2 slices swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onion in half the butter till golden.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat non stick pan.
  • Spread butter on both slices of bread.
  • Place one slice of bread, buttered side down in pre-heated pan.
  • Put one slice of cheese, onions, chicken breast, one slice of cheese and then the remaining slice of bread with the buttered side up.
  • Continue to cook until bread on bottom is brown and toasty.
  • Turn the entire sandwich and toast the other side and wait for cheese to get melty.
  • SLice in half and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: For the best Cajun chicken melts, use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings. A good option is a French bread loaf or hoagie rolls.
  • Cook the chicken properly: To ensure that the chicken is juicy and flavorful, cook it over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Use a flavorful Cajun seasoning: To give the chicken melts a authentic Cajun flavor, use a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and thyme.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: For a gooey, cheesy melt, use a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. You can also add other cheeses, such as mozzarella or pepper Jack, for extra flavor.
  • Grill or toast the sandwiches: To get a crispy exterior and melted cheese, grill or toast the sandwiches in a panini press or on a grill pan.

Conclusion:

Cajun chicken melts are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. By following these tips, you can make the best Cajun chicken melts that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Experiment with different types of bread, cheeses, and toppings to create your own unique Cajun chicken melt recipe.

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