Best 6 Spicy Cajun Chicken Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Spicy Cajun Chicken Stew, a delectable dish that combines the bold and fiery essence of Cajun cuisine with the comforting warmth of a hearty stew. This dish features tender and succulent chicken pieces enveloped in a robust broth brimming with the aromatic trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers. Infused with an array of Cajun spices, including paprika, cayenne, and thyme, this stew delivers a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. Experience the perfect balance of heat and spice as you savor each spoonful, accompanied by the medley of vibrant vegetables that add a delightful texture and freshness to the dish. Treat yourself to this culinary masterpiece, guaranteed to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and comforting meal.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary inspiration with three bonus recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore:

- **Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta:** Dive into the rich and creamy world of Cajun flavors artfully infused into tender pasta. This recipe weaves together juicy chicken, succulent shrimp, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a velvety Cajun sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.

- **Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo:** Experience the vibrant tapestry of flavors that define authentic Cajun gumbo. This hearty and flavorful dish brings together chicken, sausage, and the holy trinity in a rich and savory broth, enhanced by the distinctive flavors of Cajun spices.

- **Cajun Chicken and Rice:** Relish the simplicity and comfort of Cajun Chicken and Rice, a classic dish that showcases the harmonious blend of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and an aromatic Cajun sauce. Each bite transports you to the heart of Louisiana, evoking the essence of true Cajun cooking.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CAJUN SEAFOOD STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces smoked andouille sausage, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 bell peppers, red and/or green, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
One 8-ounce bottle clam juice
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound firm white fish, such as halibut, grouper or black sea bass, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 shrimp)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Kosher salt
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook the sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted and the meat is well coated, about 2 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic, peppers and onions and continue to cook until the vegetables are softened, 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, tomatoes and 4 cups water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and increase the heat to bring to a simmer.
  • 2. Lower the heat slightly and simmer until the stew is thickened and the flavors are melded, about 30 minutes. Gently stir in the fish and shrimp. Cook, making sure the stew is not bubbling vigorously, stirring once or twice, until the shrimp and fish have just turned opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Season with salt and serve over rice.

CAJUN CHICKEN STEW



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Make and share this Cajun Chicken Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rouxdog

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4-1 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
2 lbs chicken, cut,rinsed,and dried
2 cups chicken stock or 1 can low sodium chicken broth
water
1 bunch parsley
salt
black pepper
red pepper
olive oil (optional - not for roux)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste (The chicken can be marinated in olive oil and black pepper overnight. Add salt last minute if marinated) Make a dark roux- In a heavy iron skillet (prefer cast-iron), heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add the flour.
  • With a wooden spoon, stir constantly and thouroughly, until the flour mixture reached an even chocolate color, about 15 minutes (black flecks means it's burned and will be bitter. Start over).
  • Carefully add the onions, celery and Bell pepper.
  • Stir constantly for 60 seconds.
  • Add Garlic, stir to mix, and add the chicken.
  • Stir to coat the chicken with the roux mixture.
  • CAREFULLY and slowly, add the chicken stock.
  • Chicken mixture can be transferred to a larger pot at this point. A Dutch oven is recommended.
  • Cover the chicken with water, bring to a boil.
  • Place the lid on the pot, reduce heat and simmer for 45-50 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally, Sauce should be thickened.
  • Just before serving, add chopped parsley to taste, season with salt and red pepper to taste.
  • Serve over hot white rice.
  • Hint: For saving leftovers, store the rice and the sauce in seperate containers.
  • This prevents the rice from getting soggy.

SPICY CHICKEN STEW



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When you're craving cozy Mexican flavors, try this spicy chicken and chickpea stew. It couldn't be easier to make-just round out the meal with a fresh tossed salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with onions, undrained
1 cup lime-garlic salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook chicken and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, salsa and cumin. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Top with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SPICY CAJUN STEW



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Packed with flavor, this dish is surprisingly quick and easy since it has just five ingredients. -Elizabeth Freise, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania More Cajun Chili Recipes»

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 to 3/4 cup uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until lightly browned; drain. Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in spinach. Return to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CAJUN BEEF STEW



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Come home to a delicious beef stew that's slow cooked with vegetables, Caribbean jerk marinade, Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - a perfect Cajun-style dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup Caribbean jerk marinade
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat
4 medium red potatoes (about 3/4 lb), cut into quarters
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon spicy Cajun seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)

Steps:

  • Pour marinade over beef in resealable food-storage plastic bag or glass or plastic dish; coat beef with marinade. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place potatoes in slow cooker. Mix flour and Cajun seasoning; toss with beef and marinade, coating well. Place beef and marinade on potatoes. Add tomatoes.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in stir-fry vegetables. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW



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Cayenne pepper and Scotch bonnet chillies give this boldly flavoured peanut casserole a fiery kick

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

500ml chicken stock , heated
340g jar smooth peanut butter
2 onions , halved and thinly sliced
3 tbsp sunflower oil
3 tbsp finely chopped ginger
½-1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
3 tsp ground coriander
3 tsp ground cumin
1-2 scotch bonnet chillies, deseeded and chopped
2 bay leaves
400g can chopped tomato
2 x 800g pack chicken thighs and drumsticks, skinned
3 sweet potatoes , cut into chunks
2 red peppers , deseeded and cut into chunks
good handful coriander , chopped, a little reserved for sprinkling
rice and lime wedges, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour the hot stock over the peanut butter and stir until dissolved. Heat a very large pan and fry the onions in the oil for 5 mins to soften. Add the ginger, cayenne, if using, ½ tsp black pepper, coriander, cumin, chillies and bay and cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
  • Tip in the tomatoes and the peanut stock, then stir in the chicken pieces. Put a lid on the pan and leave to simmer for 30 mins, stirring frequently to make sure the peanut butter doesn't stick to the base of the pan.
  • Stir in the sweet potatoes, peppers and chopped coriander, then cook for 30 mins more. Serve sprinkled with the reserved coriander, with rice and lime wedges for squeezing over, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the stew from sticking.
  • Brown the chicken before adding it to the stew: This will help to develop the flavor and give the stew a richer color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn.
  • Use a good quality Cajun seasoning: This will give the stew a authentic flavor. You can find Cajun seasoning at most grocery stores.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the stew over rice or with a side of bread: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Spicy Cajun Chicken Stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, this stew is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Spicy Cajun Chicken Stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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