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    Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers

    Published: Jan 09, 2019 / 105 Comments

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    Spicy and Creamy Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers - easy, lean, and healthy one-pan dinner!  The chicken breasts are coated with the homemade Cajun seasoning and topped with cream cheese.  Then, the chicken is oven-baked on top of the sliced bell peppers.  A gluten-free and low-carb recipe that will become a family favorite!

    Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers and Cream Cheese on a white plate
    This spicy and creamy Cajun chicken bake is great both for lunch and dinner.  The flavors in this quick and easy recipe are out of this world!  Just like spicy Cajun shrimp.

    Moist and juicy chicken breasts are smothered with cream cheese and topped with bell peppers.  Similar to this simple broccoli cheddar chicken.  And the best part?  This one-pot dinner is done in under 45 minutes.  Including the prep and the baking time.   Everything is cooked in one pan, so the clean-up is minimal.

    Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers and Cream Cheese

    Cajun Chicken

    • There are many Cajun dishes out there, but this one is special.   It's a creamy Cajun chicken.  The creaminess comes from the cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
    • The chicken itself is bursting with spicy, smoky and savory flavors.
    • The homemade Cajun spice is made with paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic.

    Side Dishes

    Serve Cajun chicken with:

    • Cilantro-lime and black bean rice.
    • Plain red beans or plain black beans.
    • Roasted green beans and roasted bell peppers.
    • Oven-roasted sliced potatoes with garlic.

    Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers

    Variations

    • Use skinless boneless chicken breasts or skinless boneless chicken thighs.
    • Use small bell peppers or mini sweet peppers. Use 2 different colors, such as red and yellow. The recipe does not need a lot of sliced bell peppers.  Add just enough bell peppers to cover the bottom of the baking dish.
    • Make your own homemade Cajun spice or use a store-bought seasoning.

    How to make Cajun seasoning

    Combine these spices in a medium bowl and mix them together:

    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    How to make Cajun chicken

    Below are step-by-step photos.

    1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
    2. Place thinly sliced bell peppers on the bottom of the casserole dish.

    thinly sliced bell peppers

    3. Place chicken breasts on top so that the peppers will cook underneath the chicken.
    4. Generously sprinkle Cajun seasoning all over the chicken breasts.

    chicken seasoned with Cajun spice on top of bell peppers in a casserole dish

    5. Sprinkle the chicken with minced garlic.
    garlic on top of Cajun chicken breasts with bell peppers in a casserole dish

    6. Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of cream cheese.

    cream cheese slices on top of chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning with bell peppers in a casserole dish
    7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

    Cheddar cheese on top of Cajun chicken and bell peppers

    8. Bake the chicken uncovered at 375 F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
    9. Broil for 2 minutes, if desired.

    Cajun Baked Chicken with Bell Peppers in a casserole dish

    10. To serve this baked Cajun chicken dinner, scoop the bell peppers from underneath the chicken. Place them around the chicken and on top.

    Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers, Cheddar, Cream Cheese in a casserole dish

     

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    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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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 485 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Cajun Seasoning

    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon thyme
    • ¼ 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
    • ½ 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.

    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.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    485
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    75
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    206
    mg
    69
    %
    Sodium
     
    635
    mg
    28
    %
    Potassium
     
    1057
    mg
    30
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    54
    g
    108
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2940
    IU
    59
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    79.6
    mg
    96
    %
    Calcium
     
    164
    mg
    16
    %
    Iron
     
    1.5
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword baked Cajun chicken, Cajun chicken, cajun chicken bake
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    Comments

    1. Rachael

      January 15, 2023 at 7:13 am

      This is yummy! and easy to make- I like peppers so I added a third one (red-orange-yellow) otherwise I made it as written here with Julia's recipe for Cilantro-lime and black bean rice. as a side ..a perfect combination

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 22, 2023 at 4:06 pm

        Rachael, thank you for this glowing review! 🙂 Love that you served this with my cilantro-lime black bean rice - what a perfect combo!

        Reply
    2. Stefanie Gorson-Marrow

      November 07, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      This is maybe one of the best recipes I've made in terms of easiness and deliciousness! I drizzled some balsamic reduction on top and it was fantastic. It was also incredibly easy - I typically cook in my house because my parents hate to cook, so I love that this recipe is so easy because they could make it on nights I'm busy. 100% going to become a go-to in my house.

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 07, 2022 at 7:36 pm

        Stefanie, I am so flattered by your comment - thank you for taking the time to share it with me! 🙂 Glad you love this recipe and I love the addition of the balsamic reduction on top - delish!

        Reply
    3. Taylor

      October 09, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      I’m out of cream cheese! Do you think mozzarella would be okay? Or it will probably burn the top??

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 10, 2022 at 7:43 pm

        Taylor, Mozzarella would work great!

        1)
        If you use fresh Mozzarella balls or logs, slice them really thick so that they hold up to the heat. Like I did in this recipe:
        Basil Pesto Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Bake
        2)
        or, Use a rectangular block of Mozzarella cheese and shred it or use pre-shredded Mozzarella. It should be labeled as low-moisture, part-skim.

        Reply
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