Description
This recipe takes me straight to my aunt’s kitchen in Louisiana—where spice met soul in every dish. The rich cream cheese melts into the Cajun heat, hugged by sweet bell peppers and gooey cheddar. It’s bold, creamy, and made in one skillet for the kind of meal that fills the house with comfort.
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning:
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp thyme
¼ tsp salt
Chicken & Filling:
4 small chicken breasts
2 small bell peppers (or mini sweet peppers), thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 oz cream cheese, cold and sliced into 8 pieces
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Mix paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and salt to make Cajun seasoning.
Slice chicken breasts open like a book (don’t cut all the way through).
Season inside and outside of chicken with Cajun mix.
Stuff each breast with sliced cream cheese and a bit of cheddar.
Heat a skillet over medium, cook garlic and bell peppers until soft (3–4 mins). Remove and set aside.
Add chicken to the same skillet and sear both sides (3 mins each).
Return peppers to the pan, cover, and cook on low for 10 more mins, until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Spicy, creamy, and colorful—this Cajun chicken lights up the table with Southern charm and weeknight ease.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 39g