Cajun-Style Chicken with Corn and Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Spiced chicken breasts roasted with sweet corn and crisp green beans, delivering bold Cajun flavors with a perfect balance of heat and freshness. This Cajun-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Cajun cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup, trimmed green beans
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) dry. Season with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer skillet to oven.
Step 3: Add 1 cup frozen corn and 1 cup trimmed green beans around chicken. Return to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are tender. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.