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Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast will take you back to Crawfish Season any time of the year. Furthermore, Crawfish and rice are seasoned with Cajun seasoning, stuffed into Chicken Breasts, and baked until perfection. Finally, this dish encompasses the flavors of Louisiana and will be a recommended dish for everyone.

Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
Crawfish and rice are seasoned with Cajun seasoning, stuffed into Chicken Breasts, and baked until perfection.

Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast Ingredients

Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
Finally, this dish encompasses the flavors of Louisiana and will be a recommended dish for everyone

Make the Crawfish and Rice Stuffing

Make the Rice

  1. First, in an All-Clad Nonstick Pot, bring the Beef or Chicken Broth (or water) to a boil.
  2. Next, add one cup of rice and stir into the liquid.
  3. Then, pop a lid onto the rice and reduce the heat to simmer.
  4. Next, cook the rice for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Finally, fluff the rice once it finishes cooking, and then turn the heat off.

Bring Liquid to a Boil and Add Rice

Rice
First, in an All-Clad Nonstick Pot, bring the Beef or Chicken Broth (or water) to a boil. Next, add one cup of rice and stir into the liquid.

Stir to Combine and Then Reduce to a Simmer

Broth with Rice
Then, pop a lid onto the rice and reduce the heat to simmer.

Cook the Rice Until Tender

Reduce to Simmer and Cook Rice
Next, cook the rice for 15-20 minutes.
Rice is Ready
Finally, fluff the rice once it’s done and turn off the heat. Let it cool to room temperature.

Make the Crawfish Stuffing

  1. First, in an All-Clad Nonstick Pan, melt 4 tbsp. of Unsalted Butter over medium heat.
  2. Next, add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until translucent (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Then, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Next, add the Crawfish tail meat and stir to combine them with the other ingredients.
  5. Then, add the Cajun Seasoning and stir to combine.
  6. Next, add the Heavy Cream (or Coconut Milk) and cook for about 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
  7. Finally, pour the Crawfish mixture into the cooked rice and stir to combine. If you’d like to add more Cajun seasoning, do so now.

Melt the Butter and Add the Diced Onion and Bell Pepper

Cook Onions in Butter
First, in an All-Clad Nonstick Pan, melt 4 tbsp. of Unsalted Butter over medium heat. Next, add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until translucent (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. (Note: the bell pepper is not pictured because it was an afterthought, but after adding it, it truly pumped up the flavor).

Add the Garlic and Cajun Seasoning

Add the Cajun Seasoning
Then, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Add the Crawfish Tail Meat and Cajun Seasoning

Add Crawfish Tail Meat
Next, add the Crawfish tail meat and stir to combine them with the other ingredients. Then, add the Cajun Seasoning and stir to combine.

Add the Heavy Cream

Add in Cream
Next, add the Heavy Cream (or Coconut Milk) and cook for about 1 minute.
Cream Added to the Stuffing
Then, turn off the heat once the cream has cooked for one minute.

Pour the Crawfish Mixture into the Cooked Rice and Combine

Add Crawfish Mixture to Rice
Finally, pour the Crawfish mixture into the cooked rice and stir to combine.
Add the Cajun Seasoning
If you’d like to add more Cajun seasoning, do so now.
Cajun Stuffing
Finally, the Cajun stuffing is ready! Let it cool to room temperature prior to stuffing the chicken breasts.

Preparing, Stuffing, and Securing the Chicken Breasts

  1. First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, in a Ziploc bag, place a chicken breast inside.
  3. Then, using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breast into a thin, even layer.
  4. Next, season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  5. Then, take 1/4 c. of the Crawfish stuffing and spread it across the chicken breast.
  6. Next, take one end of the chicken breast and begin to roll it tightly (almost like you’re rolling dough for a Sourdough Cinnamon Roll).
  7. Then, place two to three pre-soaked toothpicks into the chicken to hold it together. (Note: if you do not presoak your toothpicks, you run the risk of them catching fire in the oven).
  8. Finally, place the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts into a baking pan and drizzle with Olive Oil.

Pound the Chicken Breast Into a Thin Layer

Pound the Chicken Breast
Next, in a Ziploc bag, place a chicken breast inside. Then, using a meat mallet or meat tenderizer, pound the chicken breast into a thin, even layer.

Season with Salt and Pepper

Season the Chicken
Next, season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper.

Spread the Cajun Stuffing Across the Chicken Breast

Stuffed Chicken Breast
Then, take 1/4 c. of the Crawfish stuffing and spread it across the chicken breast.

Roll Up the Chicken Breast and Hold it with Toothpicks

Next, take one end of the chicken breast and begin to roll it tightly (almost like you’re rolling dough for a Sourdough Cinnamon Roll). Then, place two to three pre-soaked toothpicks into the chicken to hold it together. (Note: if you do not presoak your toothpicks, you run the risk of them catching fire in the oven).

Place Chicken in a Baking Pan and Drizzle with Oil

Drizzle Olive Oil on Top
Finally, place the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts into a baking pan and drizzle with Olive Oil.

Baking the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  1. First, place the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts into a preheated oven.
  2. Next, bake the chicken for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
  3. Finally, remove the chicken from the oven, remove the toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Bake the Chicken for 30-35 Minutes in a 400-Degree Oven

Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast
First, place the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts into a preheated oven. Next, bake the chicken for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

The Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast is Ready!

Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
Finally, remove the chicken from the oven, remove the toothpicks, and serve immediately.
Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
This picture is of the inside of the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast.

Sides to Serve Alongside the Chicken

Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a flavorful dinner dish for any time of year! Here are a few suggestions for what sides to pair with this dinner to round out your meal.

Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
Serve this Cajun-Stuffed Chicken alongside sauteed Zucchini slices with Parmesan Cheese,
  • Serve the chicken alongside Grit Cakes,
  • Serve this dish alongside a salad and Sourdough French Bread for the ultimate Cajun meal,
  • Serve this Cajun-Stuffed Chicken alongside sauteed Zucchini slices with Parmesan Cheese,
  • Serve the chicken alongside Vegan Hush Puppies,
  • Serve the stuffed chicken alongside blistered vegetables such as Green Beans, Okra, or Shishito Peppers,
  • Fry up some Okra and serve them alongside the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast,
  • and more!
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
All-Clad, Nonstick Pots and Pans
Meat Mallet
Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast

Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Yield: 4 Chicken Breasts
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast will take you back to Crawfish Season any time of the year. Furthermore, Crawfish and rice are seasoned with Cajun seasoning, stuffed into Chicken Breasts, and baked until perfection. Finally, this dish encompasses the flavors of Louisiana and will be a recommended dish for everyone. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Package of Crawfish Tail Meat
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 c. Heavy Cream (or Coconut Milk)
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 c. Long-Grain Rice (or Cauliflower Rice if you're Keto or want low-carb)
  • 2 c. Beef or Chicken Bone Broth (or Water)
  • 8-12 Presoaked, Toothpicks

Instructions

Make the Rice

  1. First, in an All-Clad Nonstick Pot, bring the Beef or Chicken Broth (or water) to a boil.
  2. Next, add one cup of rice and stir into the liquid.
  3. Then, pop a lid onto the rice and reduce the heat to simmer.
  4. Next, cook the rice for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Finally, fluff the rice once it finishes cooking, and then turn the heat off.

Make the Crawfish Stuffing

  1. First, in an All-Clad Nonstick Pan, melt 4 tbsp. of Unsalted Butter over medium heat.
  2. Next, add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until translucent (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Then, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Next, add the Crawfish tail meat and stir to combine them with the other ingredients.
  5. Then, add the Cajun Seasoning and stir to combine.
  6. Next, add the Heavy Cream (or Coconut Milk) and cook for about 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
  7. Finally, pour the Crawfish mixture into the cooked rice and stir to combine. If you'd like to add more Cajun seasoning, do so now.

Preparing, Stuffing, and Securing the Chicken Breasts

  1. First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, in a Ziploc bag, place a chicken breast inside.
  3. Then, using a meat mallet or meat tenderizer, pound the chicken breast into a thin, even layer.
  4. Next, season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  5. Then, take 1/4 c. of the Crawfish stuffing and spread it across the chicken breast.
  6. Next, take one end of the chicken breast and begin to roll it tightly (almost like you're rolling dough for a Sourdough Cinnamon Roll).
  7. Then, place two to three pre-soaked toothpicks into the chicken to hold it together. (Note: if you do not presoak your toothpicks, you run the risk of them catching fire in the oven).
  8. Finally, place the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts into a baking pan and drizzle with Olive Oil.

Baking the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  1. First, place the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts into a preheated oven.
  2. Next, bake the chicken for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
  3. Finally, remove the chicken from the oven, remove the toothpicks, and serve immediately.

Sides to Serve Alongside the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  • Serve the chicken alongside Grit Cakes,
  • Serve this dish alongside a salad and Sourdough French Bread for the ultimate Cajun meal,
  • Serve this Cajun-Stuffed Chicken alongside sauteed Zucchini slices with Parmesan Cheese,
  • Serve the chicken alongside Vegan Hush Puppies,
  • Serve the stuffed chicken alongside blistered vegetables such as Green Beans, Okra, or Shishito Peppers,
  • Fry up some Okra and serve them alongside the Cajun-Stuffed Chicken Breast,
  • and more!

Notes

If you are dairy-intolerant, you can always substitute dairy-free butter and cream instead Unsalted Butter and Heavy Cream. In addition, if you are on Keto or eating a low-carb diet, consider substituting the rice for Cauliflower Rice.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1/2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 423Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 561mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 41g
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