Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers
A flavorful dish featuring succulent chicken coated in Cajun spices, tossed with vibrant bell peppers and onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest on a plate.
- Sauté the onions and bell peppers in the same skillet for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Combine the sliced chicken with the veggies and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Plate your Cajun Chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with rice or sautéed greens for a complete meal. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Bell Peppers, Southern Cooking, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe
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