Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas: Juicy Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Cajun chicken dish with vibrant bell peppers that won’t break the bank.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, coat chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- Chop bell peppers and onion, and add them to the baking dish with the chicken.
- Add minced garlic and lime juice over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas, Cajun Chicken, Bell Peppers