Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Bake with Bell Peppers and Cream Cheese. An easy one-pan dinner that’s low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with bold flavor. Moist, tender chicken breasts are seasoned with homemade Cajun spice and baked over sweet bell peppers for a hearty, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
Chicken Bake
2 small bell peppers, thinly sliced (or use mini sweet peppers)
4 small chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz cream cheese, cold and sliced into 8 slices
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Make Cajun Seasoning
Mix paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and salt in a small bowl.
Prepare Chicken
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spread sliced bell peppers in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Place chicken breasts on top of the peppers.
Generously season the chicken with Cajun spice blend (use as much as you like).
Top with minced garlic, then 2 slices of cream cheese per chicken breast.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over everything.
Bake uncovered for 20–30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
Broil for 2 minutes at the end for a golden top, if desired.
To serve, scoop out the cooked bell peppers and arrange them around the chicken.
Notes
Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can double the Cajun seasoning and store extra for future use.
FAQs
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes! Just adjust the cook time as needed.
What kind of bell peppers work best?
Any color works — red, yellow, and orange are sweetest.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Try dairy-free cream cheese and shredded cheese substitutes.
Cajun Chicken with Bell Peppers
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Bake with Bell Peppers and Cream Cheese. An easy one-pan dinner that’s low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with bold flavor. Moist, tender chicken breasts are seasoned with homemade Cajun spice and baked over sweet bell peppers for a hearty, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
Chicken Bake
2 small bell peppers, thinly sliced (or use mini sweet peppers)
4 small chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz cream cheese, cold and sliced into 8 slices
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Make Cajun Seasoning
Mix paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and salt in a small bowl.
Prepare Chicken
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spread sliced bell peppers in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Place chicken breasts on top of the peppers.
Generously season the chicken with Cajun spice blend (use as much as you like).
Top with minced garlic, then 2 slices of cream cheese per chicken breast.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over everything.
Bake uncovered for 20–30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
Broil for 2 minutes at the end for a golden top, if desired.
To serve, scoop out the cooked bell peppers and arrange them around the chicken.
Notes
Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can double the Cajun seasoning and store extra for future use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 54g