Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers Bliss: A Spicy, Cheesy Delight That Warms the Soul!
Make this Cajun Chicken with Sweet Peppers: tender chicken, bold spices, and creamy cheese with sweet peppers. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 2 long sweet peppers, thinly sliced
- 4 small chicken breasts
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a Cajun feast waiting to happen. This makes 4 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to spicy bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing peppers mid-prep, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Let’s get cozy—preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a baking dish with oil (I love that slick prep!). Set aside—ready for action (my kitchen’s buzzing with bake vibes!). It’s the warm start—pure baking magic!
Step 2: Layer the Peppers
Thinly slice 2 long sweet peppers—spread them in the dish (I grin at that colorful bed!). It’s the sweet base—pure veggie joy!
Step 3: Prep the Chicken
Place 4 small chicken breasts over the peppers—single layer (my heart races for that juicy lineup!). In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp black pepper—sprinkle over chicken (my kitchen smells like Cajun!). Add 6 minced garlic cloves—rub spices and garlic into both sides (I love that flavor rub!). It’s the spicy kick—pure seasoned delight!
Step 4: Add the Cream Cheese
Top each breast with 2 tbsp cream cheese—spread it out (I feel like an artist!). Use all 1 cup—creamy and tangy (my kitchen’s a cheese haven!). It’s the rich layer—pure creamy bliss!
Step 5: Sprinkle the Cheddar
Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar over the dish—make it even (my heart races for that melt!). It’s the cheesy top—pure golden joy!
Step 6: Bake and Broil
Bake 25-30 minutes ‘til chicken hits 165°F—broil 2 minutes for golden cheese (that first bite’s pure joy, and you made it happen!). Pull from oven—smells like heaven (my table’s a feast!). It’s the tender finish—pure baked magic!
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
Place pepper slices on top—serve hot (my kitchen’s a Cajun dream!). Dig in—pure spicy delight!