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Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers

Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers

A bold and flavorful one-pan chicken dish with smoky Cajun spices and sweet bell peppers. Perfect for quick dinners with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun / American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups mixed bell peppers sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with Cajun spices.
  2. Cook in hot oil until golden, then remove.
  3. Sauté onions and peppers in butter.
  4. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  5. Return chicken and mix well.
  6. Add lemon juice and cook until done.
  7. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by reducing Cajun seasoning
  • Best served fresh for texture