Thursday, May 9, 2019

Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers





Ingredients:

Cajun Seasoning- you use whatever brand of seasoning you prefer or use this recipe

1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt

Chicken
2 bell peppers , small, thinly sliced (or use mini sweet peppers)
4 chicken breasts , small
4 cloves garlic , minced
6 oz cream cheese , cold, refrigerated, and sliced into 8 slices
1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded

Directions:

Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Mix to combine.

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Place thinly sliced bell peppers on the bottom of sprayed ( with whatever cooking spray you use) casserole dish.

Place chicken breasts on top.

Sprinkle Cajun seasoning all over the chicken breasts. You  can use as much as you prefer.  

Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of cream cheese.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake the chicken uncovered at 375 F in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.



To serve, scoop the bell peppers from underneath the chicken. 

Place them evenly around the chicken and on top.


3 comments:

  1. Hi LInda! Delightful chicken dish! Please come over and share this with the Food on Friday crowd over at Carole's Chatter. Cheers

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  2. This looks good Linda. I will make this. Thank you. Happy Mother's Day to all you Mom's.

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  3. Another one I have to try. Sounds like this will be a bit spicy, and I love spicy. And it has cream cheese, one of my favorites. Going to make this one for sure.
    Happy Mother's Day to everyone.

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