Description
Cajun chicken with sweet peppers delivers bold Louisiana-style flavor with minimal kitchen effort. Spicy seasoned chicken pairs perfectly with colorful bell peppers, creating a simple meal packed with zest you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken strips with authentic Cajun spice blend, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and shows slight rippling.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken pieces into hot skillet, allowing each slice to develop a rich golden-brown crust, cooking approximately 6 minutes until completely opaque and tender.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and crispy exterior.
- Within the same skillet, introduce vibrant sweet bell peppers, thinly sliced onions, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become softened and slightly caramelized, around 4-5 minutes.
- Reintroduce chicken to the vegetable medley, gently folding ingredients together to create a harmonious blend of spices and textures.
- Allow mixture to simmer an additional 2 minutes, melding flavors and ensuring everything is heated uniformly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper as desired.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, presenting a delectable Cajun-inspired chicken dish.
Notes
- Customize the Cajun seasoning blend by mixing your own spices like paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and dried herbs for a personalized flavor profile.
- For a healthier version, use skinless chicken breasts and reduce oil by using a non-stick cooking spray or minimal olive oil.
- Consider adding protein variety by substituting chicken with shrimp or tofu, adjusting cooking times accordingly to maintain tenderness and prevent overcooking.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by slicing chicken and vegetables in advance, storing separately in airtight containers to streamline cooking process during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg