Cajun Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

Plate with green beans, cajun chicken and potatoes and buttered bread on the side.

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Cajun Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

An easy, 45-minute Cajun chicken and potatoes skillet meal. Diced chicken breast and gold potatoes are tossed in spicy Cajun seasoning and pan-seared with bell peppers and onions for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Nora from Savory Nothings

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds yellow potatoes thinly sliced
2 tablespoons oil divided use
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs diced
seasoning to taste Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
1 yellow onion finely diced
2 red bell peppers finely diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prep potatoes: Place the potatoes in a pot of cold SALTED water, bring to a boil, and boil for about 3 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside.
1 ½ pounds yellow potatoes
Cook chicken: In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, then add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, seasoning to taste as it cooks.
1 tablespoons oil, 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, seasoning to taste
Add vegetables: Once the chicken is browned, add the onion and peppers to the skillet and cook for 5-8 more minutes, until fully softened. Season to taste again, then remove to a plate.
1 yellow onion, 2 red bell peppers, seasoning to taste
Brown potatoes: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the cooked and drained potatoes and cook them until browned and crispy - don’t stir too much, allow them to get golden on the underside.
1 tablespoons oil
Finish: Once the potatoes are done to your liking, add the chicken and vegetables back to the skillet. Stir to heat through, adjust seasoning to taste, then sprinkle with cheese. Take off the heat, cover and allow the cheese to melt. Serve immediately.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, seasoning to taste

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Notes

Notes

Don't skip par-boiling the potatoes, it helps them cook evenly and makes the dish come together faster.
I like to dice everything quite small, so it's easy to get a little bit of everything in each bite!

Leftovers

Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave until steaming hot all the way through.

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