Where did the new Cajun spice blend come from? Recently, when Ron was shopping at our favorite farmer’s market, he brought home some Slap Ya Mama Cajun Spice Blend. He didn’t tell me he purchased it. It just magically showed up in my spice cabinet. When I noticed it and asked him about it, he said he tried a dip made with the spices at the market and thought I’d like it. Honestly, I already have a Cajun spice blend I usually use but I figured I’d honor my husband’s request and use the one he purchased.

This dish is not super spicy but it does have a kick to it. You know your family best. My kids wouldn’t have enjoyed this dish when they were young. Use your discretion on who in your family will like this dish. This recipe serves 2 people but easily scales up.

Cajun Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 6oz chicken breasts
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup butter cut into pats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Get out 2 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, crack the egg and whisk it til well mixed. In the second bowl mix together the cracker crumbs, garlic powder, and Cajun spice blend.
3. Dip one piece of chicken at a time in the egg, then bury it in the cracker mixture and press down on it to coat well before placing in baking dish. Repeat for each piece of chicken.
4. Place the pats of butter on top of the chicken. Bake for about 30 minutes, until internal chicken temperature reaches 165° F.

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Easy Cajun Butter Chicken

Like a little kick in your meal? This easy Cajun Butter Chicken recipe may be just what you are looking for,

Course Entree

Cuisine Cajun

Keyword baked chicken, cajun, chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Author cindy

Ingredients

• 2 6oz chicken breasts
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup butter cut into pats

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Get out 2 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, crack the egg and whisk it til well mixed. In the second bowl mix together the cracker crumbs, garlic powder, and Cajun spice blend.
• Dip one piece of chicken at a time in the egg, then bury it in the cracker mixture and press down on it to coat well before placing in baking dish. Repeat for each piece of chicken.
• Place the pats of butter on top of the chicken. Bake for about 30 minutes, until internal chicken temperature reaches 165° F.

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I like to make my dry rubs in bulk, once I figure out the recipe, so that I always have it on hand. I mix it up in a plastic container with an airtight lid and then just spoon it out and rub it into the meat at least and hour before cooking. The recipe as written is for 1 pound of chicken. It is easily scaled for a larger meal, or to make it in bulk.

Easy Dry Rubbed Baked Chicken Ingredients

Dry Rub

• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pinch red pepper flakes

Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1 TBS butter divided

Dry Rubbed Baked Chicken Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450° F

Dry Rub

• In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Chicken

• Pound the chicken down to about 1/2″ in thickness. If the chicken breast is large, butterfly it. then cut it into two pieces.
• Using a basting brush, spread olive oil over the chicken, on both sides.
• Rub the spice blend all over the chicken and place the chicken on your baking pan.
• Top each piece of chicken with a pat of butter.

• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
• Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Easy Dry Rubbed Baked Chicken

No more boring baked chicken here. This easy dry rubbed baked chicken recipe adds a flavor and a kick of spice to this popular cut of meat.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken, chicken, dry rub

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Author cindy

Ingredients

Dry Rub

• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pinch red pepper flakes

Chicken

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 1 TBS butter divided

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450° F

Dry Rub

• In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Chicken

• Pound the chicken down to about 1/2" in thickness. If the chicken breast is large, butterfly it. then cut it into two pieces.
• Using a basting brush, spread olive oil over the chicken, on both sides.
• Rub the spice blend all over the chicken and place the chicken on your baking pan.
• Top each piece of chicken with a pat of butter.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
• Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe scales easily to feed any amount pf people.

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Today we are making Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken. I am going to warn you right now this dish is s-p-i-c-y! To prove my husband wasn’t really listening to me the night I made this, he took his first bite and his mouth was on fire, his eyes started watering and he had to get up and get himself a drink! I promise, I had warned he and Jordan that it was very spicy and Jordan will even corroborate my story! Jordan and I loved this dish. Ron said it was good, but I think his first bite colored his review a bit. I don’t recommend this dish for young kids because of how spicy it is. Make this for you and hubby and let the kids have chicken nuggets.

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Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken

This dish is full of heat. If you like it spicy, give it a try.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin**
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°.
• Line a baking sheet with sides with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder and chili powder.
• Place the chicken breasts and lay them on the parchment paper. Rub them on both sides with the spice rub.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the oven.flip the chicken over, drizzle with honey and place back in the oven.
• Bake for 15 more minutes.
• Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

** In the recipe above, I say to pound the chicken thin. I recently received  this Meat And Poultry Tenderizer With Stainless Steel Blades and I love it! It is easy to use and easy to clean. Not only does it tenderize and pound down the meat, it pokes holes in it so that any rub or marinade can get inside and better infuse the meat with flavor. If you are in need of a meat tenderizer, click that link and go order it from Amazon.

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I found the recipe on LivingWellSpendingLess.com a little while ago and it has been calling to me ever since. So I made it last Saturday night when Kim and Bob came over for the #Noseblind Test and to watch The Perfect Summer. It’s a good night when I can do research for 3 blog posts at one time!

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Creamy Italian Chicken

We love this freezer-friendly meal.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2 meals of 4 servings each

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2-8 oz packages of cream cheese softened
• 1-16 oz bottle Italian salad dressing
• 1 package Italian salad dressing mix
• 2-1 gallon freezer bags
• -8oz package shredded Parmesan cheese (optional

Instructions

Preparing to Freeze

• In a large bowl whisk together the Italian dressing, cream cheese, soup and dressing mix until smooth.
• Label 2-1 gallon freezer bags with recipe name, additional ingredients needed, and how to prepare.
• Divide the sauce mixture into 2-1 gallon freezer bags.
• Divide the chicken into the bags, press out all the air and freeze.

Slow Cooker Method

• Place frozen contents of bag into a slow cooker.
• Cook on low 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.

Oven Cooking Method

• Thaw.
• Pour contents of bag into a shallow baking dish.
• Bake at 350° for 30 minutes
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and broil for several minutes until cheese is lightly brown and bubbly.

Notes

This meal can be prepared in the oven or in the crockpot!
Serve over pasta and with bread sticks.

Mom Maven’s Thoughts

OMG! This recipe has shot to the top of the favorites list! When I made it I froze one bag and baked the other right away. Everyone loved this dish and it was voted in the top 2 dinner recipes I make! In our opinion you must serve this with bread sticks because the sauce is so delicious you want to sop it all up…or lick your plate!

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