Cajun Chicken Skillet
Quick Cajun-spiced chicken sautéed with red and green bell peppers, garlic, and green onion.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Zip-top Bag
- Tongs
- Measuring Spoons
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 lbschicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 bell peppers 1 red, 1 green
- 2 tbspcajun seasoning
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic pressed
- 1/4 cupgreen onion chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the 2 lbs chicken breasts dry and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Put the chicken pieces in a zip-top bag. Add all 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil, seal the bag, and shake/massage until the chicken is evenly coated. Reserve the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking. Let the chicken marinate while you prepare the peppers.
- Remove stems and seeds from the 1 red and 1 green bell pepper. Cut both peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the reserved 1 tbsp olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated chicken and the chopped bell peppers to the skillet in a single layer. If they won’t fit without crowding, cook in batches.
- Cook the chicken without stirring for 3–4 minutes to brown the first side. Flip each piece with tongs and cook the second side for 2 minutes.
- Add the 3 pressed garlic cloves, stir well to combine, and cook 1 additional minute or until the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and is cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle the 1/4 cup chopped green onion over the chicken and peppers, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use chicken thighs, chicken tenders, or other cuts in lieu of chicken breast.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
Dietary Considerations:
This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets. Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance.
Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
©2018 Easy Family Recipes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
Dietary Considerations:
This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets. Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance.
Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
©2018 Easy Family Recipes