Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken with Corn and Bell Peppers

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Chicken thighs seared to a crisp crust with Cajun spices, then simmered with sweet corn and colorful bell peppers for a vibrant, flavorful dish. This Cajun-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Add diced red and green bell peppers, 1/2 diced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables soften.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling into vegetable mixture. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through and absorb flavors.

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