Post by @thesapor

Cheesy Cajun chicken garlic bread 🧄✨ Chicken - 1.5 lb boneless chicken breast, diced - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp onion powder - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp salt - 1 tbsp avocado oil (for searing) - 1 tbsp butter (for searing) Garlic Cajun butter - 1 stick unsalted butter, softened - 2 tbsp parsley, chopped - 2 tsp garlic paste - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning - Salt and pepper to taste Cajun cream sauce - 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced - 1 cup heavy cream - 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese - 2 tbsp unsalted butter - 2 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp onion powder - 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder - Salt to taste Bread - 1 large loaf French bread or Italian bread, halved - Mozzarella cheese - Fresh parsley Instructions - Add the diced chicken breast to a bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt. Toss until evenly coated. - Heat the avocado oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. - Using the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute - Pour in the heavy cream, then add the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, and salt to taste. Stir well and let the sauce gently simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. Add mozzarella and stir until melted and smooth. - In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, garlic paste, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the halved French or Italian bread cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of the garlic Cajun butter over each half. Add mozzarella cheese and cover evenly. - Top with the cooked Cajun chicken, bell peppers, and a drizzle of the cream sauce - Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly and the bread is crisp around the edges. For extra browning, broil for the last 1–2 minutes, watching closely. - Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, extra sauce, slice, and serve hot. • • • #Recipe #recipeideas #garlicbread #chickenrecipe