Description
Cajun Chicken and Potatoes is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken with flavorful potatoes, all infused with vibrant Cajun spices. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together Cajun spice mix and olive oil; coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Add diced potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the dish.
- Pour chicken broth or water over the contents until just covered.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight in the spice mix.
- Feel free to swap in sweet potatoes or add other colorful vegetables like zucchini or carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg