Description
Sizzling Cajun Chicken Bell Peppers bring spicy Southern charm straight to your dinner table, perfect for those craving a zesty meal with bold flavors that dance across your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Main Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauteing)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat 4 chicken breasts with the spice mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate and let rest momentarily.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet over medium heat at 350°F.
- Toss in 2 sliced bell peppers and 1 sliced medium onion, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and return them to the skillet with sautéed vegetables.
- Gently mix everything together and warm for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro before serving hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Slice bell peppers and chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for a vegetarian version of this spicy, colorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg