Creamy Cajun Crawfish Stew Recipe

Name: Creamy Cajun Crawfish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1 pinch salt; 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese; 1/3 cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground paprika

Servings: persons

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
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 pinch salt
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1/3 cup chili powder
1 tablespoon ground paprika

1
Spray a heavy bottom pot with cooking spray, and place over medium heat.
2
Saute onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and okra until soft.
3
Season with a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
4
Remove from pot, and set aside.
5
Coat pot with cooking spray (turn off flame while spraying), and return to medium high heat.
6
Saute chicken until no longer pink, and juices run clear.
7
Season with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
8
Stir in crawfish, and cook for 1 minute.
9
Remove from pot, and set aside with vegetables.
10
Melt butter in pot on medium low heat.
11
Whisk in flour until roux begins to bubble.
12
Add milk, and whisk until smooth.
13
Add half-and-half, and whisk continuously until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
14
Add a pinch of salt.
15
Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese a little at a time until well incorporated.
16
Add grated Romano cheese and whisk until incorporated.
17
Season with chili powder and paprika.
18
Stir in chicken, crawfish and vegetable mixture.
19
Simmer for 5 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips, 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cajun Crawfish Stew falls under the Seafood 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.

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Creamy Cajun Crawfish Stew

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