Description
A one‑pan summer chicken bake featuring juicy chicken breasts, sweet bell peppers, creamy cheese, and bold Cajun seasoning. Perfect for quick weeknight meals, this easy recipe delivers a flavorful, cheesy crust and tender chicken in under an hour, making it a go‑to dish for busy families seeking comfort and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer sliced bell peppers in a baking dish.
- Mix cream cheese with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mixture over chicken breasts.
- Place chicken on peppers; sprinkle cheddar.
- Drizzle olive oil, cover with foil, bake 25‑30 minutes.
- Remove foil; bake 10‑15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat
- increase Cajun seasoning or add sliced jalapeños. Substitute tofu for a vegetarian version. Store leftovers refrigerated for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken Breast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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