Description
Cajun chicken skillet stir-fry brings zesty southern spice right to your dinner table in minutes. Sizzling peppers, tender chicken, and bold seasonings create a quick meal that sparks excitement from first bite to last.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Vegetables:
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- ½ medium onion, sliced
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature (375°F). Toss 2 diced chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ensuring even coating.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes, rotating pieces every 2 minutes to create golden-brown exterior and prevent burning.
- Add 1 sliced bell pepper and ½ sliced onion to the skillet with chicken. Continue cooking 3-4 minutes until vegetables become slightly softened.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using meat thermometer to guarantee safe consumption.
- Spread 2 cups of prepared rice across serving plates, creating a warm base for the stir-fry mixture.
- Transfer hot chicken and vegetable combination directly over rice, distributing ingredients evenly across each plate.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the dish for bright color and subtle herbal accent.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity by using more or less to match personal spice preference, keeping flavor balanced.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe cooking, using a meat thermometer for precision.
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stir-fry.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over mixed greens for a lighter meal option.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg