Quick & Easy Cajun Chicken & Veggies Skillet

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

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Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:16:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories328.3 kcal (16%)

Total Fat12.1 g (17%)

Carbs32.5 g (12%)

Sugars5.8 g (6%)

Protein22.8 g (46%)

Sodium1138.2 mg (57%)

Fiber4.6 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbchicken breast

1 Tbspolive oil

0.5Red Onion

Cut into chunks-not pictured in the video

2 crice

cooked

2 Tbspcajun seasoning

more or less depending on how spicy you want it

1 tspdried parsley

¼ tspred pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken in a bowl and season it with salt and pepper and stir. Then add olive oil and Cajun seasoning.

Bowl

Step 2

Cook the chicken in a large skillet on Medium-Medium High for 5–7 minutes, depending on how large your chunks area. Remove chicken and set aside, leaving the chicken juices in the pan.

Skillet

Step 3

Add the chicken broth then the veggies and season with salt/pepper and any other seasonings (I like to add Mrs. Dash) and cook until softened, about 5–10 minutes, depending on your preference.

Step 4

Once veggies are cooked, added the chicken back in and warm up another 2–3 minutes.

Step 5

To finish, top with dried parsley (or fresh, if you like) and red pepper flakes and serve warm with rice or place into meal prep containers.

Step 6

Enjoy!