Cajun Creole Chicken Bites Recipe

Name: Cajun Creole Chicken Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups plain bread crumbs; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. chili powder; 4 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning; 1-1/2 tsp. black pepper; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped red jalapeno pepper; 2 cans (10 oz.) chunky diced tomatoes and green chiles; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 tsp. chopped garlic; 3 Tbsp. basil; 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1 tsp. thyme; 1 Tbsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce; 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil; 5 Tbsp. butter, softened; 2 cups KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups plain bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. chili powder
4 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red jalapeno pepper
2 cans (10 oz.) chunky diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp. chopped garlic
3 Tbsp. basil
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
5 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

1
In medium bowl, mix bread crumbs, paprika, chili powder, Cajun seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
In a sauce pan, saute onions, celery and peppers for 3 minutes in oil.
4
Add tomatoes; saute for another 2 minutes.
5
Add chicken broth, remaining black pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and Worcestershire sauce.
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Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium.
8
Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently about 30 minutes.
9
Cover and remove from heat.
10
While sauce is cooking, in a medium sized frying pan, bring oil to about 350 degrees over med-high heat.
11
Coat chicken bread crumb mixture.
12
Fry chicken in several batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
13
Check for doneness.
14
Set on paper towel to drain.
15
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place cooked chicken in bottom of a rectangular oven-proof casserole dish.
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Sprinkle 2 cups pepper jack cheese over the chicken.
18
Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
19
While chicken is in oven, add butter to sauce and stir until mixed thoroughly.
20
Remove chicken from oven and spoon sauce over the top to serve.
21
Optional: Sauce can be served on the side and spooned on individual servings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups plain bread crumbs, 1/4 tsp. paprika, 1/4 tsp. chili powder, 4 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cajun Creole Chicken Bites falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Creole Chicken Bites

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