CREAMY CAJUN CRAWFISH STEW

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This decadent dish pairs spicy crawfish and chicken with flavorful peppers, onions, and okra in a creamy cheese sauce.

Provided by POPINKI

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

nonstick cooking spray
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 cups fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound whole cooked crawfish, peeled
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
⅓ cup half-and-half cream
1 pinch salt
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
⅓ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Spray a heavy bottom pot with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Saute onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and okra until soft. Season with a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Remove from pot, and set aside.
  • Coat pot with cooking spray (turn off flame while spraying), and return to medium high heat. Saute chicken until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Season with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Stir in crawfish, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from pot, and set aside with vegetables.
  • Melt butter in pot on medium low heat. Whisk in flour until roux begins to bubble. Add milk, and whisk until smooth. Add half-and-half, and whisk continuously until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add a pinch of salt. Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese a little at a time until well incorporated. Add grated Romano cheese and whisk until incorporated. Season with chili powder and paprika. Stir in chicken, crawfish and vegetable mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 218.8 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 23.2 g, Sodium 1084.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Brad “JesterLoki” Wantz
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The creamy Cajun sauce is amazing and the crawfish are cooked to perfection.


Chalaka Hashen
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy Cajun sauce and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


Vanesa Monica
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This was my first time making crawfish stew and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Matome Nimrod
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I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but I loved this recipe. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


Saad Ahmed
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The stew was absolutely delicious.


Blthings
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I loved the creamy Cajun sauce in this recipe. It was so flavorful and rich. The crawfish were also cooked perfectly.


pk BAD BoY
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanya Cassel
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I had a hard time finding crawfish, so I used shrimp instead. It turned out great! The sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Kushlani Dilmi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Charles Makhubele
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crawfish are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Yussuf Yinka
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The creamy Cajun sauce is so flavorful and the crawfish are always cooked to perfection.


Michael Miranda
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra spice, but that's just my personal preference.


Sylvia Alfini
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This creamy Cajun crawfish stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crawfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.