Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch strips)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (divided)
- 3 large Bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange, thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the chicken strips dry and toss them in a medium bowl with the Cajun seasoning until fully coated. Set aside while preparing the vegetables.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are fully cooked through and have a nice sear. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Step 3: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions and sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Pour in the chicken broth and stir constantly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to create a light sauce.
- Step 5: Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables. Serve immediately over rice or pasta.
Notes
- For optimal freshness, store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, remembering that the bell peppers will lose some of their crispness over time.
- To keep the chicken moist when reheating, use a covered skillet over medium-low heat or reheat briefly in the microwave, perhaps adding a teaspoon of extra chicken broth to reactivate the light sauce.
- Elevate this dish from a simple skillet meal to a hearty lunch by stuffing the mixture into warm flour tortillas and adding a cool, creamy dollop of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream to mellow the Cajun spice.
- Since Cajun blends vary widely in salt and spice level, always taste the finished dish before adding extra salt, or enhance the heat by mixing a small pinch of cayenne with the chicken seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (140g) of chicken and vegetable mix
- Calories: 275
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 6g