Description
Spicy Cajun chicken with sweet peppers offers a fiery Southern delicacy packed with robust flavors. Colorful bell peppers and zesty seasonings create a simple yet memorable meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil to coat the surface evenly.
- Introduce sliced chicken into the hot skillet, generously coating with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for robust flavor.
- Sear chicken pieces until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes, ensuring each piece develops a crispy exterior.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm.
- Without cleaning the skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onions, allowing them to caramelize and soften for 5-7 minutes.
- Reintroduce the seared chicken into the skillet, gently combining the peppers and onions to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Allow the ingredients to meld together for an additional 2 minutes, creating a cohesive and aromatic dish.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant finish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Modify Cajun seasoning intensity by gradually adding more or less to suit personal heat tolerance, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Easily substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or turkey for diverse dietary preferences while maintaining the recipe’s vibrant Cajun essence.
- Choose colorful bell peppers in red, yellow, and green for visual appeal and varied nutritional benefits, creating a more dynamic dish.
- Prepare extra portions and store in airtight containers for quick weekday lunches, as the flavors intensify when allowed to meld overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg