Best 7 Cajun Skillet Surprise Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to the tantalizing "Cajun Skillet Surprise"! In this article, we'll uncover the secrets to creating a mouthwatering one-skillet dish that seamlessly blends the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with a touch of unexpected culinary magic. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your cooking journey, we'll provide you with all the necessary ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips to ensure your Cajun skillet surprise turns out perfectly. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to be amazed by the explosion of flavors that await you in this delightful dish!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN SKILLET SUPPER



Cajun Skillet Supper image

Categories     Beef     Simmer

Yield serves 4, 1 3/4 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
2 cups frozen cut okra (about 16 ounces)
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added corn, drained
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.25-ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup fat-free, no-salt-added beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef for 5 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally to turn and crumble it. Drain and discard any liquid.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the flavors have blended, stirring occasionally.
  • nutrition information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 327
  • Total Fat: 5.0g
  • Saturated: 2.0g
  • Trans: 0.5g
  • Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
  • Monounsaturated: 2.0g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 133mg
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Sugars: 11g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 2 1/2 Starch
  • 1 Vegetable
  • 3 Very Lean Meat

MADE-OVER BLACKENED CAJUN SKILLET FRIES



Made-over Blackened Cajun Skillet Fries image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the potatoes into long wedges about 1-inch thick. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Heat an ovenproof large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes. Slowly add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and transfer the entire skillet to the oven.
  • Continue to cook the potatoes, turning once, until the potatoes are tender and the outsides are crisped, about 20 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt with the mustard and a pinch salt. Serve the potatoes warm with the mustard dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calorie, Fat 3.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 260 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams

CAJUN SKILLET SURPRISE



Cajun Skillet Surprise image

This is a takeoff of New Orleans Shrimp, and also a variation of a dish called N'awlins Skillet which I had once in a large chain restaurant. Remember, you'll add the cayenne and crush red pepper to taste!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon oil
½ onion, chopped
½ stalk celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 ½ cups water
cayenne pepper to taste
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
½ pound shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, and green chiles until the onion is tender. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet on medium heat, being careful not to burn. Stir in flour until combined, then stir in salt and pepper. Cook flour mixture until brown, 3 to 5 minutes; stir continuously. DO NOT ALLOW THIS MIXTURE TO BURN.
  • Stir in onion soup mix and water. Increase heat to medium high. Season with red cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in vegetables. If gravy is too thick, stir in warm water. Reduce heat to low.
  • Heat a separate large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken, sausage and shrimp until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Stir into vegetable mixture. Simmer for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 932 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CAJUN SKILLET SURPRISE



Cajun Skillet Surprise image

This is a takeoff of New Orleans Shrimp, and also a variation of a dish called N'awlins Skillet which I had once in a large chain restaurant. Remember, you'll add the cayenne and crush red pepper to taste!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon oil
½ onion, chopped
½ stalk celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 ½ cups water
cayenne pepper to taste
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
½ pound shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, and green chiles until the onion is tender. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet on medium heat, being careful not to burn. Stir in flour until combined, then stir in salt and pepper. Cook flour mixture until brown, 3 to 5 minutes; stir continuously. DO NOT ALLOW THIS MIXTURE TO BURN.
  • Stir in onion soup mix and water. Increase heat to medium high. Season with red cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in vegetables. If gravy is too thick, stir in warm water. Reduce heat to low.
  • Heat a separate large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken, sausage and shrimp until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Stir into vegetable mixture. Simmer for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 932 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CAJUN SKILLET SURPRISE



Cajun Skillet Surprise image

This is a takeoff of New Orleans Shrimp, and also a variation of a dish called N'awlins Skillet which I had once in a large chain restaurant. Remember, you'll add the cayenne and crush red pepper to taste!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon oil
½ onion, chopped
½ stalk celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 ½ cups water
cayenne pepper to taste
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
½ pound shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, and green chiles until the onion is tender. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet on medium heat, being careful not to burn. Stir in flour until combined, then stir in salt and pepper. Cook flour mixture until brown, 3 to 5 minutes; stir continuously. DO NOT ALLOW THIS MIXTURE TO BURN.
  • Stir in onion soup mix and water. Increase heat to medium high. Season with red cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in vegetables. If gravy is too thick, stir in warm water. Reduce heat to low.
  • Heat a separate large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken, sausage and shrimp until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Stir into vegetable mixture. Simmer for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 932 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CAJUN SKILLET SURPRISE



Cajun Skillet Surprise image

This is a takeoff of New Orleans Shrimp, and also a variation of a dish called N'awlins Skillet which I had once in a large chain restaurant. Remember, you'll add the cayenne and crush red pepper to taste!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon oil
½ onion, chopped
½ stalk celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 ½ cups water
cayenne pepper to taste
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
½ pound shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, and green chiles until the onion is tender. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet on medium heat, being careful not to burn. Stir in flour until combined, then stir in salt and pepper. Cook flour mixture until brown, 3 to 5 minutes; stir continuously. DO NOT ALLOW THIS MIXTURE TO BURN.
  • Stir in onion soup mix and water. Increase heat to medium high. Season with red cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in vegetables. If gravy is too thick, stir in warm water. Reduce heat to low.
  • Heat a separate large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken, sausage and shrimp until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Stir into vegetable mixture. Simmer for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 932 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CAJUN SKILLET SURPRISE



Cajun Skillet Surprise image

This is a takeoff of New Orleans Shrimp, and also a variation of a dish called N'awlins Skillet which I had once in a large chain restaurant. Remember, you'll add the cayenne and crush red pepper to taste!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon oil
½ onion, chopped
½ stalk celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 ½ cups water
cayenne pepper to taste
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
½ pound shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, and green chiles until the onion is tender. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet on medium heat, being careful not to burn. Stir in flour until combined, then stir in salt and pepper. Cook flour mixture until brown, 3 to 5 minutes; stir continuously. DO NOT ALLOW THIS MIXTURE TO BURN.
  • Stir in onion soup mix and water. Increase heat to medium high. Season with red cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in vegetables. If gravy is too thick, stir in warm water. Reduce heat to low.
  • Heat a separate large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken, sausage and shrimp until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. Stir into vegetable mixture. Simmer for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 932 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, gather and measure all ingredients, and chop and prep any vegetables or herbs.
  • Season Generously: Cajun food is known for its bold flavors, so don't be shy with the seasonings. Use a variety of spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices whenever possible.
  • Cook the Sausage Thoroughly: Make sure to cook the sausage until it is no longer pink in the center to ensure it is safe to eat.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: When cooking the sausage and vegetables, don't crowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Add the Rice and Broth: Once the sausage and vegetables are cooked, add the rice and broth to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender.
  • Top with Green Onions: Before serving, top the skillet surprise with chopped green onions for an extra layer of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

This Cajun Skillet Surprise is a quick and easy one-pan meal that is packed with flavor. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends. With its combination of spicy sausage, tender rice, and colorful vegetables, this skillet surprise is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this Cajun Skillet Surprise a try.

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