Description
This Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers recipe is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and a perfect blend of spices. It’s a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cajun Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bell Peppers:
- 3 bell peppers (assorted colors, thinly sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cajun Chicken: In a large bowl, coat chicken strips with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Bell Peppers: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and red onion in butter until tender. Add chicken back to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss to coat. Heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or pasta.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Chicken thighs can be used for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
