Description
Cajun Chicken brings bold spice and Southern flair to your dinner plate. Quick cooking keeps it easy while flavors stay big.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 2 Bell peppers
- 1 Onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Grab fresh chicken breasts and pat them completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning generously across both sides of the 4 chicken breasts, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for exactly 6-7 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the chicken and cook the opposite side for another 6-7 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate to rest.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), and 1 sliced medium onion to the same skillet.
- Saute the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become slightly tender and caramelized.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, gently tossing everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Transfer the completed Cajun chicken and vegetables to serving plates, ready to enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Pat the chicken thoroughly dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your heat tolerance by adding more or less cayenne pepper for a personalized spice level.
- For a lighter version, swap chicken breasts with lean chicken tenders or use a grill pan instead of a skillet to reduce oil.
- Meal prep friendly: Cook extra chicken and store in the refrigerator for quick protein additions to salads, wraps, or grain bowls throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg