Description
These Cajun Chicken Loaded Fries are a flavorful and satisfying dish combining crispy baked steak fries topped with spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, melted Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, and a creamy hot sauce drizzle. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or a fun main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 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
- Chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the steak fry package. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or foil to make cleanup easier.
- In a large bowl, toss the frozen steak fries with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Spread the fries out evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake as directed on the package, adding an extra 5 to 10 minutes if you prefer your fries extra crispy.
- While the fries bake, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, whole milk, hot sauce, and garlic powder until smooth. Set this creamy hot sauce aside.
- Once the fries are golden and crispy, take them out of the oven. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken over the fries, then sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses on top.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle the creamy hot sauce over the loaded fries, garnish with chopped chives, and add a few extra dashes of hot sauce if you like more heat.
- Serve immediately while the fries are hot, melty, and delicious.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish if available.
- Substitute chicken with a plant-based alternative for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg