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Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and spicy Cajun chicken dish paired with colorful bell peppers, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Spice Mix

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Bell Peppers

  • 2 small bell peppers (thinly sliced (or use mini sweet peppers))

Chicken

  • 4 small chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 oz cream cheese (cold, refrigerated, sliced into 8 slices)
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions 

  • Mix paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and salt to create the Cajun spice blend.
  • Season chicken breasts with the spice blend and set aside.
  • Cook chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  • Sauté sliced bell peppers and minced garlic until tender.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, add cream cheese slices, and sprinkle shredded cheddar on top. Cook until cheese melts and everything is heated through.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with spices ahead of time.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Bell Peppers, chicken, Spicy