Description
How to make spicy Cajun chicken with tender chicken, vibrant sweet bell peppers, and zesty seasoning that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- Main Components:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), seeded and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Seasonings & Flavor Builders:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Garnish:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Toss with half the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, add a splash more oil if needed. Sauté diced yellow onion and sliced bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until softened slightly. This forms the vibrant base for your Cajun Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers.
- Build Flavor: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add remaining Cajun seasoning, cayenne, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly to toast spices and deepen flavors.
- Simmer Dish: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet.
- Finish Cooking: Cover the skillet and let your Cajun Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in fresh chopped parsley and thinly sliced green onions. Serve your delicious Mouthwatering Flavorful Cajun Chicken with Sweet Bell Peppers immediately over rice or with crusty bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Brown chicken properly to develop deep flavor; always scrape up browned bits from the pan.
Store leftover Cajun Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Chicken breast can substitute thighs, but reduce cooking time to prevent drying out.
Serve warm over fluffy white rice to absorb the zesty sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.
Marinate chicken with seasoning for 30 minutes to ensure profoundly tender, flavor-infused results.
**Allergy Information:** Fish, Gluten, Soy