Need a tasty meal that’s easy to make AND is also easy on the budget? My Cajun Cornmeal Chicken with Corn & Onions is the perfect option to add to your menu this week.
I have been making this recipe for years. I did Weight Watchers many moons ago while trying to lose pregnancy weight that I couldn’t drop. This recipe was one that I found on one of the member message boards and I have been making it pretty regularly ever since then. So not only does it taste great, it’s pretty easy on the ol’ waistline too.
When I saw the sale on chicken and corn in the ad I added it to my list for the week. As usual, it was a huge hit with my guys so I might be making it again next week!
Here are the sale items that you’ll find in the current Publix ad that runs 6/20 to 6/26 (6/19 to 6/25 for some).
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast or Chicken Thighs, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics, BOGO $6.79/lb
- Sweet Corn, Yellow, White, or Bi-Color Varieties, each, 10/$3
- Vidalia Sweet Onions, $0.99/lb
- Progresso Broth, 32 oz, BOGO $2.59
- Eat Smart Vegetables, Microwaveable, 10 or 12 oz, B2G1
I’d estimate that your total cost is under $10 for everything provided you have a few pantry staples. Plus, if you are handy with a knife, you can have this one on the table is about 20 minutes. It’s a super meal even on a busy weeknight.
Give it a try and let me know what you think.
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breast fillets
- 1/4 cup white corn meal
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter or spread (I use a light spread)
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- Mix corn meal and cajun seasoning in a large zip bag.
- Place chicken in the bag and shake to coat.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
- Add seasoned chicken and cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.
- Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and melt.
- Add corn, onions and bell pepper and cook until tender – about 5 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Combine corn starch and chicken broth then add to vegetable mixture.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Serve veggies over chicken.
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