Best 8 Cajun Chicken With Pinto Beans Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable journey into the realm of Cajun cuisine. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind crafting the perfect Cajun chicken with pinto beans dish. This flavorful combination of Cajun spices, tender chicken, and hearty pinto beans promises an explosion of flavor that will transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Discover the culinary techniques and essential ingredients needed to create this mouthwatering meal that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HASSELBACK CAJUN CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 3-ounce link andouille sausage, thinly sliced on an angle
1/2 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 small onion, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Make 5 crosswise slits in the top of each chicken breast with a paring knife, cutting about three-quarters of the way through. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then rub with the Cajun seasoning, making sure to season inside the slits; season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Toss the sausage, bell pepper and onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Stuff the mixture into the slits on each chicken breast. Roast the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Top with parsley.

BBQ CAJUN PINTO BEANS



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There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot pinto beans on a chilly day. This is my lil' twist on one of my hubby's favorites things to eat. My Mississippi boy loves some pinto beans. Cooking with Passion, sw:)

Provided by logansw

Categories     Beans

Time 8h10m

Yield 8-10 bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
4 smoked pork neck bones
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 ounce crock pot bbq seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley stems, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 ounces pork cracklings

Steps:

  • Soak beans for at least 4 hours, best overnight. Add 4 cups of water, beans and all other ingredients except crackins to a large crock-pot. Stir and mix well. Cook on low for 8 hours. Remove meat from neck bones and discard bones; add meat back in beans. Ladle beans in bowl and top with cracklins. **garnish with parsley and serve with cornbread and sweet jalapeno peppers*.

CAJUN STYLE BEEF AND BEANS



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I want to thank puppitypup and her DH,Dave for inspiring me to come up with this recipe. And the recipe that gave me the idea was Recipe#205493. For the beans you could also use the same size can of either kidney or red beans. Serve with you favorite biscuit or cornbread recipe. Submitted to "ZAAR" on September 13, 2007

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 cups beef broth
1 1/2-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (I used Low-Sodium Cajun Seasoning)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 cup white rice (NOT instant)

Steps:

  • In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion until meat is lightly browned.
  • Drain grease from meat and onion,return to skillet.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • After reaching a rolling boil,cover with lid and cook on low for 25 minutes.

CAJUN-STYLE BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The sausage adds full flavor to the recipe, and traditional pork sausage lovers won't even notice that chicken sausage is used in this dish. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/3 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetables, garlic and seasonings., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 18g 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

CAJUN CHICKEN & CHUNKY BEAN SALSA



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Add some zing to your chicken with this satisfying and nutritious recipe - try it with salmon too

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ tsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning , we used Bart (or make your own - see recipe, below)
400g can pinto bean , rinsed and drained
2 red peppers , diced
1 avocado , diced
2 spring onions , sliced
1 tbsp olive
juice 1 lemon
handful coriander , chopped

Steps:

  • To make the salsa, tip the beans, peppers, avocado and spring onions into a bowl. Season, dress with the olive oil and lemon juice, and set aside.
  • Lay the chicken breasts on a board and bash a bit to flatten them out slightly. Place in a dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, then coat with the Cajun seasoning. Heat a griddle pan and cook the chicken for 5 mins on each side, turning if you want to get a criss-cross pattern, until cooked all the way through. Stir coriander through the salsa just before serving. Serve the chicken either whole or sliced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

CAJUN RED BEANS



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I like to make this main dish when I'm having company for dinner, since it serves a bunch. Warm corn bread makes a great accompaniment.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried kidney beans
1 large ham bone
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups chopped green onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven. Add the ham bone, water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1 hour., Remove ham bone, when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone and discard bone. Set meat aside. To the bean mixture, add the onions, green pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, cayenne, oregano, thyme and hot pepper sauce. Cook on low for 1 hour., Add sausage and reserved ham; cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CAJUN RED BEANS



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Delicious red beans. Serve it over rice with some cornbread. Yum!

Provided by Tami Hanks Baughman

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 7h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried pinto beans
3 tablespoons bacon grease
¼ cup chopped salt pork
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch chipotle chile powder
½ pound smoked sausage, split in half and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
water as needed

Steps:

  • Place the pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Soak beans 15 minutes; drain and rinse.
  • Heat bacon grease in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir salt pork in hot grease for 1 minute. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, black pepper, and chipotle powder to salt pork; cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir smoked sausage, bay leaves, parsley, and thyme into salt pork mixture; cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Stir beans into sausage mixture and add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and transfer beans mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce to Low and cook until beans are tender, adding water as necessary, about 6 hours more.
  • Mash about 1/4 the beans against the side of the slow cooker crock with the back of a heavy spoon. Continue cooking on Low until beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 547 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • To enhance the flavor of your chicken, use a flavorful Cajun seasoning blend. Experiment with different blends to find one that suits your taste preferences.
  • For a smokier flavor, cook the chicken on a grill or in a smoker. This will also give the chicken a nice crispy skin.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning you use. You can also omit the cayenne pepper altogether if you don't like spicy food.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) when measured with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables. You can also use the chicken to make tacos, sandwiches, or salads.

Conclusion:

This Cajun chicken with pinto beans recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the pinto beans are creamy and satisfying. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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