Description
This Cajun Chicken with Creamy Peppers recipe is a delicious blend of flavors, perfect for serving over pasta or rice. A quick and easy dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers and onion for roughly 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring in chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked rice or pasta and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg