Chicken
Applebee's Inspired Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Cajun-seared chicken and blackened shrimp with garlic-herb butter, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and creamy mashed potatoes in a sizzling skillet.
Inspired by Applebee's
Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
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Missing 16 ingredients
- • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 5 ounces each
- • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into 1/3-inch strips
- • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- • 4 garlic cloves, minced
- • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch piecesMissing
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, dividedMissing
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmedMissing
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, dividedMissing
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 5 ounces eachMissing
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveinedMissing
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, dividedMissing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, dividedMissing
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into 1/3-inch stripsMissing
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, slicedMissing
- 4 garlic cloves, mincedMissing
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken brothMissing
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceMissing
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juiceMissing
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsleyMissing
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepperMissing
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Recipe notes
This unofficial home recreation reflects the restaurant dish's Cajun chicken, blackened shrimp, garlic butter, mushrooms, onions, and mashed potatoes. Despite the Bourbon Street name, bourbon is not necessary for the recognizable savory skillet profile.
Planning, storage, and serving
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate the chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and potatoes within 2 hours in covered shallow containers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to 165°F; add shrimp near the end so it does not become rubbery.
Make-ahead tips
Peel and cut the potatoes up to 1 day ahead and keep them submerged in cold water in the refrigerator. Slice the vegetables and season the chicken several hours ahead, but peel and cook shrimp close to serving.
What to serve with it
- - Steamed green beans
- - Warm dinner rolls
- - Simple tomato salad
Equipment needed
- - Large cast-iron skillet
- - Medium saucepan and potato masher
- - Instant-read thermometer
Difficulty explained
Several components share one skillet, so removing each protein at the right moment is the key to keeping chicken juicy and shrimp tender.
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Boneless skinless chicken thighs
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Pitfalls to Watch Out For
- Adding wet shrimp to the skillet makes them steam, so dry them thoroughly before seasoning.
- Cooking the shrimp for the entire sauce stage turns them tough; remove them as soon as they are opaque.
- Salting heavily before tasting the Cajun blend can make the final skillet overly salty because seasoning brands vary.
Nutrition Context
- Chicken and shrimp make this meal high in protein, while butter and mashed potatoes provide most of its richness and carbohydrate.
- A measured Cajun blend and low-sodium broth give the home cook control over sodium.
FAQ
Does Bourbon Street Chicken contain bourbon?
The familiar restaurant-style dish is named for Bourbon Street; this savory recreation does not need whiskey to deliver its Cajun garlic-butter flavor.
How do I keep shrimp tender?
Cook them only until opaque and 145°F, remove them, and return them to the warm sauce just before serving.
Can I make this less spicy?
Use a mild Cajun blend and begin with half the amount, adding more only after tasting the pan sauce.
Can I use one pan for everything?
Yes for the skillet components; cook and remove each protein in sequence, then build the sauce in the browned pan.
Why did my garlic butter separate?
Remove the skillet from direct heat before swirling in cold or room-temperature butter so it emulsifies with the reduced broth.
What sides pair best with this dish?
Good pairings include Steamed green beans; Warm dinner rolls; Simple tomato salad. Choose one or two based on how substantial you want the meal to be.