Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers: Easy, Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet.
- Cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning for a few hours.
- Serve with rice or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Bell Peppers, Easy Recipes, Weeknight Dinner