Cajun Chicken & Sweet Peppers Delight!
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors where tender chicken meets sweet, smoky peppers, all bathed in creamy, cheesy goodness. Simply irresistible!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 long sweet peppers thinly sliced
- 4 small chicken breasts
Spice Mixture
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic minced
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Arrange the thinly sliced sweet peppers evenly on the bottom of the baking dish, then place the chicken breasts on top of them.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously sprinkle the spice mixture and minced garlic over both sides of the chicken breasts, gently rubbing them in to enhance the flavor.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese onto each chicken breast, ensuring all of the cream cheese is used.
- Finish by scattering the shredded cheddar cheese over the entire baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. For a golden, bubbly top, briefly broil for 2 minutes.
- Before serving, garnish with a few extra slices of the baked sweet peppers. Enjoy your healthy, flavorful meal!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Total Carbs: 11 g
- Net Carbs: 8.9 g
- Fats: 30 g
- Protein: 51 g
