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.

Lucky Nesengani
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I can't wait to make this recipe again.


Saffie Cham
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This dish is a must-try for any Cajun food lover.


Sherlyn Garcia
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Two thumbs up!


Magnus H√∏genni
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5 stars!


Ismaila okin Abdul ganiyu
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Lolita Ratke
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I served this dish with rice and a side salad. It was a complete meal.


Cody Mitchell
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's delicious.


Emeka Nwaoba
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I added some chopped green bell pepper and onion to the dish for extra flavor.


ESHAN AHMAD
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but I thought they worked really well in this dish.


Sumayai Islam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Anmul Akanda
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Zamu Gacl
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The recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cajun food.


Shoaib Sadiq
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This dish was a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


MOHTASIM YT MOHTASIM YT
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I was skeptical about the combination of chicken and pinto beans, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. It was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the beans were flavorful and creamy.


Murtala Muhammed
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I've tried many Cajun chicken recipes before, but this one is definitely my favorite. The pinto beans added a unique twist that really made the dish special.


Sujon Ali
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This Cajun Chicken with Pinto Beans recipe was an absolute hit! The flavors were bold and smoky, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. My family loved it!