Description
Cajun Chicken Loaded Fries combine crispy fries and spiced chicken with melted cheese for a delicious comfort food dish. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 ounces frozen steak fries
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and spread fries on a baking sheet.
- Bake fries according to package instructions for about 25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Combine chicken with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- Sauté seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, hot sauce, garlic powder, and remaining Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
- Layer fries on a platter, top with cooked chicken and shredded cheeses.
- Bake loaded fries for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with hot sauce and garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
For a quicker option, use diced rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts.
You can make the dish gluten-free by choosing gluten-free fries and ingredients.
Ingredients can be customized with additional toppings like jalapeños or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg