Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers

Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers

Creamy Cajun Chicken Bake with Bell Peppers and Cream Cheese.  Easy and quick one-pan meal.  Moist and juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with the homemade Cajun spice with lots of paprika!  The baked chicken is tender and flavorful.  Low-carb and gluten-free dinner recipe.

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 485 kcal

Ingredients

• Cajun Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Chicken
• 2 bell peppers , small, thinly sliced (or use mini sweet peppers)
• 4 chicken breasts , small
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 6 oz cream cheese , cold, refrigerated, and sliced into 8 slices
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded

Instructions

• How to make Cajun chicken seasoning
• Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Mix to combine.
• Cajun chicken
• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Place thinly sliced bell peppers on the bottom of the casserole dish.
• Place chicken breasts on top (so that the peppers will cook underneath the chicken).
• Generously sprinkle Cajun seasoning all over the chicken breasts. You don't have to use all the seasoning.Top with minced garlic. 
• Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of cream cheese.
• Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake the chicken uncovered at 375 F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
• Broil for 2 minutes, if desired.
• To serve, scoop the bell peppers from underneath the chicken. Place them evenly around the chicken and on top.

Recipe Notes

• The cooking time depends on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
• Store leftovers in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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