CAJUN CHICKEN WITH PINTO BEANS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces each)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
1 bunch scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn (preferably fire-roasted), thawed
3 tablespoons jarred sofrito (available in the Latin-foods aisle)
1/4 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to form 4 thinner cutlets. Toss the chicken with the olive oil, then rub all over with the Cajun seasoning; set aside.
  • Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet; bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the bell pepper and scallion whites to the skillet. Cook until the scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and sofrito. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water and the heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the scallion greens, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken with the bean mixture; top with the bacon.

Abdul Qauom Ibrahimi
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the flavor of the chicken and beans, and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Justice Ishiekwene
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Augusta Anumonye
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the beans were very flavorful.


Birungi Beiza
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The Cajun seasoning gave the chicken a delicious flavor, and the beans were a great addition.


Kyra Paris
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly in this dish. The beans and Cajun seasoning added a lot of flavor.


caleb omwaka
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and beans. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rati Ghug
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I loved the spicy flavor from the Cajun seasoning.


Heather Brown
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I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the beans were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


sajid Kaskal
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and beans. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Raoof khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the flavor of the chicken and beans, and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Farooq Malik jan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Malik shoaib Malik shoaib
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the beans were very flavorful.


Donna Presley
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The Cajun seasoning gave the chicken a delicious flavor, and the beans were a great addition.


lovinglife848 lovinglife848
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly in this dish. The beans and Cajun seasoning added a lot of flavor.


md kaium1100
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and beans. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ali Daniyal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I loved the spicy flavor from the Cajun seasoning.


Street Fighter
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I'm not usually a fan of pinto beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the Cajun chicken. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Asher Acho
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This Cajun chicken and pinto beans recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I loved the spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning. My family raved about it, and I will definitely be making it again.