One Pan Chicken and Peppers
One Pan Chicken and Peppers is a delicious dish that's perfect for any weeknight dinner. It combines tender, juicy chicken with vibrant bell peppers, seasoned with minimal ingredients but with restaurant quality flavor. This one-pan meal is not just tasty, but also easy to prepare and clean up.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning, or smoked paprika - divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced and divided
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium red onions, sliced into wedges
- 2 large bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
For serving:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- cooked white rice
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and half the cajun seasoning, half the garlic, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the chicken and sear for 3-4, turning occasionally, until golden brown in color. Be careful not to overcook, because you will continue cooking again later. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add another tbsp of oil to the pan, then add the onions and stir fry for about 2 minutes on medium heat. Next, add the peppers and the remaining Cajun seasoning, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Add half of the stock to deglaze the pan and prevent sticking and cook for about 1-2 minutes until just tender. Sometimes I'll cover the pan to make them cook faster!
- Place the chicken back in the skillet with the remaining stock and stir to combine. Keep in sections if you want to plate like I did. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for about 3 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Taste the peppers and onions and adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve with rice, chopped parsley and red pepper or chilli flakes.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using different types of rice such as jasmine or basmati.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3689IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
