Ingredients
1 teaspoon paprika for Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon oregano for Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon thyme for Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt for Cajun seasoning
2 small bell peppers (or mini sweet peppers), thinly sliced
4 small chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz cream cheese, cold, refrigerated, sliced into 8 slices
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1-First, place the thinly sliced bell peppers on the bottom of a casserole dish to form the base.
2-Next, lay the 4 small chicken breasts on top of the bell peppers for a flavorful foundation.
3-Then, generously sprinkle the Cajun seasoning made from 1 teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon thyme, and ¼ teaspoon salt over the chicken breasts.
4-Add the minced 4 cloves garlic on top of the chicken to boost the aroma.
5-Place 2 slices of the 6 oz cold, refrigerated cream cheese on each chicken breast for a creamy layer.
6-Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken to melt and enhance the dish.
7-Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
8-If you want a golden top, broil for 2 minutes to brown the cheese.
9-Finally, when serving, scoop the bell peppers from under the chicken and arrange them around and on top for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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🍗 Chicken breasts can be substituted with skinless, boneless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
🌈 Use different colored bell peppers for a more vibrant and attractive dish.
🧂 If homemade Cajun seasoning isn’t available, a good quality store-bought Cajun mix works well too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with peppers
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 206mg