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

Watts Muwonge
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out bland. I think I'll add more seasoning next time.


Ellehr Cerser
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This stew was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Pawan Kumar Sah
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This stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are amazing and the crawfish are cooked to perfection.


Olzana Tivaro
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I'm not a big fan of crawfish, but I really enjoyed this stew. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were cooked perfectly.


King Kazu
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This stew is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are incredible.


Complex Fighter
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I love this stew! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Moon ligte
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This was my first time making crawfish stew and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the stew was full of flavor.


Julia Olabode
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.


Tannui Collette
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This stew was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen crawfish and it still came out delicious.


Lucy Gonzalez
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The stew was amazing. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crawfish were tender and juicy.


Ram Bohar
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This is the best crawfish stew I've ever had. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the crawfish are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shrwan Chaudhary
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I made this stew for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful sauce and the tender crawfish.


HASEEN PRODUCTION JAMSHORO OFFICIAL
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This creamy Cajun crawfish stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with just the right amount of spice. The crawfish were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was