Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make One Pan Cajun Lime Chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in zesty lime and Cajun spices are cooked alongside colorful vegetables for a delicious, all-in-one meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic. Rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge for extra flavor).
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large oven-safe skillet or pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the Chicken: Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Season with a little salt and pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Combine and Bake: Return the seared chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them among the vegetables. Drizzle with honey (if using) for a touch of sweetness. Transfer the entire pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Serve: Once the chicken is done, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and extra lime wedges for a burst of fresh lime flavor. Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or a simple green salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg