Cajun Chicken With Sweet Peppers Recipe
This Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers recipe delivers bold, smoky flavors with juicy chicken and vibrant peppers. A quick and easy meal perfect for any night!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread.
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg