Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers, a dish that combines juicy, seasoned chicken with colorful bell peppers for a taste explosion. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, bringing warmth and joy to your table. The combination of smoky spices and sweet caramelized peppers creates a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: bell peppers into bite-sized pieces, onion thinly sliced, and garlic minced.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic to the vegetables; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and honey; scrape any bits off the pan for extra flavor.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer in the sauce on low heat for another 5 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg