Description
Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the bold essence of Cajun cuisine right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned with aromatic Cajun spices, sautéed alongside colorful bell peppers and onions for a delightful balance of heat and sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Serve it over fluffy rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet indulgent meal that will quickly become a household favorite!
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips along with the bell peppers and onion.
- Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning in a bowl; allow it to marinate briefly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the chicken strips in a single layer.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add chicken broth, stir to combine, and heat through for about 2 minutes.
Notes
– For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
– Substitute with chicken thighs for juicier meat or use zucchini as an alternative vegetable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg