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Cajun Chicken Loaded Fries Recipe

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Cajun Chicken Loaded Fries combine crispy seasoned steak fries topped with spicy Cajun chicken, melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, and a creamy, zesty sauce for a flavorful, indulgent snack or meal.

Ingredients

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Fries and Chicken

  • 1 bag (28 ounces) frozen steak fries
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Cheese

  • 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Creamy Sauce

  • ¼ cup (55 g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Garnish

  • Chives, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to the temperature indicated on the steak fry package. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Toss fries with seasoning and bake: In a large bowl, toss the frozen steak fries with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions, adding 5 to 10 extra minutes if you prefer them extra crispy.
  3. Cook Cajun chicken: While the fries bake, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, season with the remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Make creamy sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, whole milk, hot sauce, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Top fries with chicken and cheese: Once the fries are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven. Evenly layer the cooked Cajun chicken over the fries, then sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and sharp Cheddar cheeses on top.
  6. Melt cheese in oven: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  7. Drizzle sauce and garnish: Remove from the oven, drizzle the creamy hot sauce evenly over the loaded fries, then garnish with chopped chives and extra dashes of hot sauce if desired.
  8. Serve immediately: Serve the Cajun chicken loaded fries hot and melty for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

  • For extra crispy fries, add 5-10 minutes to the baking time beyond package directions.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the creamy sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Can be made with different cheese blends depending on preference.
  • Chopped green onions can be used as an alternative garnish to chives.

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