Cajun Chicken With Sweet Bell Peppers
A flavorful Cajun chicken dish baked with sweet bell peppers and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 small bell peppers thinly sliced (or mini sweet peppers)
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 oz cold cream cheese sliced into 8 slices
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and salt to create the Cajun seasoning.
- Spread the thinly sliced bell peppers on the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the bell peppers.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning generously over the chicken breasts.
- Add minced garlic on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Lay 2 slices of cream cheese on each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- For a golden finish, broil the dish for 2 minutes if desired.
- To serve, scoop the bell peppers from underneath the chicken and arrange them around and on top of the chicken.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the Cajun seasoning.