Description
Creamy Cajun chicken with sweet peppers sings with bold Louisiana flavors. Spicy seasonings and colorful bell peppers create a hearty meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken slices with Cajun seasoning, ensuring each piece is thoroughly seasoned.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through, turning occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, keeping warm while preparing vegetables.
- In the same skillet, add additional oil if needed and introduce bell peppers and onions, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until they reach a vibrant, tender-crisp texture.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable mixture, stirring quickly for 30-45 seconds to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Gently reintegrate the cooked chicken into the skillet, tossing with vegetables to distribute heat and flavors evenly.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a bright, fresh garnish before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity by controlling the amount used, ensuring a personalized spice level that suits your taste preferences.
- Select chicken breasts or thighs with consistent thickness to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and achieving a perfect golden-brown exterior on the chicken.
- Make the dish gluten-free by verifying that your Cajun seasoning blend does not contain wheat-based additives or cross-contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg