Description
Flavorful Cajun Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers is a quick, paleo-friendly skillet dinner that brings bold Cajun spices, juicy chicken, and naturally sweet peppers together for a colorful, spicy, and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook until lightly browned.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet; stir.
- 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 over cauliflower rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a paleo-friendly, low-carb option.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days.
- Made in one skillet for quick cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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