Cheesy One-Pan Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers
This easy one-pan recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned with Cajun spices, topped with cream cheese and cheddar, and baked over sweet peppers for a delicious and hassle-free meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 long sweet peppers thinly sliced
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a baking dish with oil.
- Arrange the sliced peppers in the baking dish and place chicken breasts on top.
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the spice mixture and minced garlic, ensuring both sides are covered and rubbed in for flavor.
- Evenly distribute the cream cheese over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the entire baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, then broil for 2 minutes to achieve a golden-brown cheese topping.
- Before serving, garnish the chicken breasts with additional pepper slices.
Notes
For an extra kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking internal temperature.