Description
Flavorful Cajun Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers — A quick, colorful skillet meal with bold Cajun spices, juicy chicken, and naturally sweet bell peppers. Spicy, savory, and satisfying yet light, this paleo-friendly dish comes together in minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (any colors)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken slices and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until lightly browned.
- Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet.
- Stir and cook until vegetables are tender-crisp and chicken is fully cooked.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot on its own or with cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Serve hot with cauliflower rice for a paleo-friendly option.
- Feel free to mix colors of bell peppers for a vibrant dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the heat by varying the Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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