Description
This Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers recipe is a flavorful delight that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy Cajun sauce and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for a satisfying and easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook bell peppers and onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Sauce: Deglaze the pan with broth, then add cream, Parmesan, and paprika. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce and peppers over the top, and cook until chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Pair with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier result.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
