Best 2 Hasselback Cajun Chicken Recipes

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**Savory and Succulent Hasselback Cajun Chicken: A Culinary Journey for the Taste Buds**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with this delectable Hasselback Cajun Chicken. This dish combines the crispy, golden-brown skin of Hasselback chicken with the bold, flavorful spices of Cajun cuisine, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its succulent meat, crispy skin, and aromatic Cajun seasoning, this dish is sure to become a favorite. This article presents a collection of Hasselback Cajun Chicken recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic dish. From the traditional Southern-style chicken to the zesty Lemon Herb Hasselback Chicken, there's a recipe to suit every palate. Get ready to indulge in this irresistible dish that promises a flavor-packed experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HASSELBACK CHICKEN -- CAJUN WITH PEPPER JACK & SPINACH



Hasselback Chicken -- Cajun With Pepper Jack & Spinach image

The chicken is cooked to perfection and has a wonderful spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning and creamy pepper jack cheese filling. It's very easy to prepare, too!

Provided by Cooking Creation

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless (about 2 halves)
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, sliced into thin 1/4 inch slices
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 cup spinach, cooked (frozen and thawed or sauteed fresh)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a sharp knife, make slits in the chicken breasts that are about 3/4 inches wide, making sure not to cut all the way down through the bottom of the chicken breast. You will have about 7 or 8 slits per chicken breast, depending on how large your chicken breasts are. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place the spinach evenly in the slits of the chicken.
  • Combine the breadcrumb and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken. Place the pepper jack slices in the slits of the chicken.
  • Place each chicken on its own lightly greased sheet of tin foil and make a "bowl", surrounding each chicken breast. This keeps the juices contained.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove each chicken breast from its tin foil "bowl" and place on a serving dish.
  • Enjoy!

HASSELBACK CAJUN CHICKEN



Hasselback Cajun Chicken image

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.

Tips:

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. This will help keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Make sure the chicken is evenly sliced. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. If the chicken is too crowded, it will not cook evenly.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. This will help add flavor to the chicken.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some popular sides include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and salad.

Conclusion:

Hasselback Cajun chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its flavorful marinade and crispy skin, this chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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