Cajun Chicken Delight: Easy, Flavorful Dinner in Under 30 Minutes
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Cajun Chicken recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the same skillet and sauté until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve over rice or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg