Cajun chicken with bell peppers: Quick and Juicy Family Dinner
Enjoy a quick and juicy family dinner with this delicious Cajun chicken recipe featuring vibrant bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion, cooking until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, chicken, bell peppers, quick dinner, family meal