Best 6 Zydeco Chicken Recipes

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CREAMY ZYDECO CHICKEN PASTA



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eeeeeeew weeeee dis be some good pasta! I made this tonight listening to Zydeco music, hence the name. It has a nice little kick from the creole seasoning that makes you want to get up and shake your tail feather. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family and I did. * Feel free to mix in other veggies too, like mushrooms,...

Provided by Leah Stacey

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breast, cut into thin strips
8 oz linguine pasta, cooked al dente
4 tsp creole seasoning ( i prefer tony chachere's creole seasoning)
3 Tbsp butter
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 c whippping cream
1/2 c chopped sundried tomatoes
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
*I MADE THIS WITH MY SIMPLE HOMEMADE PASTA DOUGH RECIPE! IT WAS DELISH!*

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken and Creole seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 3. Add green onions, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper mix well. Turn heat up till it boils let it boil for about 1 minute and then reduce the heat. Whisk in the cornstarch. Cook until sauce thicken a little.
  • 4. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.
  • 5. Note: The sauce may look a little thin. It will thicken up as it mixes and absorbs in the pasta.

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA



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This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most requested recipe. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste-you can't go wrong! -Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

BOUDREAUX'S ZYDECO STOMP GUMBO



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Dis is da toe curlin Texicajun hybrid of a classic dish. This will put a smile on everyone's face that's eatin it. Throw on some Zydeco music and serve on a bed of rice with corn bread and a cold beer. Whew doggie...be thankful to be alive and toast all us Texicajuns!!!

Provided by Lupe Boudreaux

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - chopped
½ pound pork sausage links, thinly sliced
1 cup olive oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 quarts chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
6 stalks celery, diced
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
2 tablespoons chopped fresh red chile peppers
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup Cajun seasoning
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat, and cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in sausage, and cook until evenly browned. Drain chicken and sausage, and set aside.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, blend olive oil and flour to create a roux. Stir constantly until browned and bubbly. Mix in garlic, and cook about 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir chicken broth and beer into the roux mixture. Bring to a boil, and mix in celery, tomatoes, sweet onion, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red chile peppers, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix chicken, sausage, and shrimp into the broth mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 104.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 2051.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ZYDECO CHICKEN RECIPE - (3/5)



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Provided by Morganp9661

Number Of Ingredients 33

NO-STICK GRILLING MARINADE:
6 (5 to 6-ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup no-stick grilling marinade for poultry
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, cut lengthwise, then slice into 1/4" slices
2 cups button mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups creole cream sauce
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon creole or whole grain mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup light olive oil
warm water as needed
2 tablespoon Lawry's season salt
2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white pepper
2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoon celery salt
CREOLE CREAM SAUCE:
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
POULTRY SEASONING:
1/4 cup Lawry's season salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup white pepper
1/4 cup lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 cup celery salt

Steps:

  • Using a pastry brush, coat chicken breasts with marinade. Refrigerate 30 min. Sprinkle the breasts with poultry seasoning. Prepare grill. Cook chicken breasts over direct high heat for 10 to 12 min. turning once during the grilling process. Heat olive oil in a large saute' pan over high heat. Place the sausage in the hot oil and cook 6 to 7 min, stirring every 2 to 3 min. add sliced mushrooms and cook 5 min. more, lower the heat to medium and add garlic. Cook for 3 minutes more. Add creole cream sauce and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until the mixture becomes slightly thick. Stir green onions and fresh parsley, and remove from heat. Place chicken breasts on serving dishes and top with 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sausage cream sauce. Can be served with rice. NO-STICK GRILLING MARINADE: Place the egg yolks, creole mustard and vinegar in a food processor. Blend on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Slowly drizzle oils into the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, add 1-2 tablespoon warm water. Once all the oil has been incorporated add season salt, garlic powder, white pepper, lemon pepper and celery salt until well incorporated. Store covered in refrigerator until needed. CREOLE CREAM SAUCE: Place all ingredients in a double boiler over medium high heat and reduce by half. POULTRY SEASONING: Combine all spices and mix well. Store in an air tight container or spice jar.

ZYDECO SAUCE



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Great sauce for cheeseburgers or dipping fries. Try this on a Reuben! Wow! Recipe was created by George Graham, from Lafayette, LA. He was a finalist in the $50,000 Sutter Home Build A Better Burger Contest with this sauce spread on the buns, Louisiana burgers with Root Beer Glaze, topped with Mardi Gras Slaw.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, pepper sauce and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate.

BOUDREAUX'S ZYDECO STOMP GUMBO



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I found this on allrecipes.com. Pro member Lupe Boudreaux says, "Dis is da toe curlin Texicajun hybrid of a classic dish. This will put a smile on everyone's face that's eatin it. Throw on some Zydeco music and serve on a bed of rice with corn bread and a cold beer. Whew doggie...be thankful to be alive and toast all us Texicajuns!!!"

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup boneless skinless chicken breast half, chopped
1/2 lb pork sausage link, thinly sliced
1 cup olive oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 quarts chicken broth
beer
6 stalks celery, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced (plum)
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers, with liquid
2 tablespoons chopped fresh red chili peppers
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup cajun seasoning
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, and cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in sausage, and cook until evenly browned. Drain chicken and sausage, and set aside.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, blend olive oil and flour to create a roux. Stir constantly until browned and bubbly. Mix in garlic, and cook about 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir chicken broth and beer into the roux mixture. Bring to a boil, and mix in celery, tomatoes, sweet onion, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red chile peppers, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 40 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix chicken, sausage, and shrimp into the broth mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 1326.7, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 18.3

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