Cajun Chicken Peppers (Printable Recipe)

Big chunks of chicken, creamy cheese, Cajun style seasoning, and bell peppers—all baked together for a no-fuss, filling dinner.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cajun Mix

01 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
02 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
03 - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika

→ Main Stuff

06 - 60 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
07 - 170 grams cream cheese, sliced while cold
08 - 4 garlic cloves, chopped small
09 - 4 small chicken breasts
10 - 2 small bell peppers, sliced thin

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Swirl together salt, thyme, oregano, cayenne, and paprika in a tiny bowl until it looks even everywhere.
02 - Go ahead and set your oven to 190°C to get it nice and hot.
03 - Line the bottom of your big casserole with those sliced peppers so they cover it up.
04 - Lay the chicken on top of the peppers. They'll soak up all the flavor cooking right underneath.
05 - Toss the Cajun mix all over each piece of chicken, both sides get a good sprinkle. Now throw on that chopped up garlic.
06 - Stick a couple cold slices of cream cheese over each chicken piece. Finish by showering the cheddar everywhere.
07 - Let it bake with no lid for about 20 to 30 minutes, until you check and see the chicken's white and the juices look clear.
08 - Want a crisp top? Toss it under the broiler for a fast 2 minutes right at the end.
09 - For serving, pull those peppers out from under the chicken and spread 'em around and on top of each piece.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Cooking time changes a bit if your chicken is thicker or thinner.
02 - Leftovers? Just pop them in a sealed container in the fridge. They'll be good for three days.

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