Description
Quick, flavorful Cajun Chicken with bell peppers is a budget-friendly dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate.
- Sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion in the skillet for 5-7 minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
- Combine the chicken with the sautéed veggies, seasoning and cooking for an additional minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Perfectly pairs with rice or quinoa to soak up delicious juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, Cajun recipe, quick dinner, bell peppers, easy chicken recipe