Garlicky Cajun Carrots Mushroom Chicken

Garlicky Cajun Carrots Mushroom Chicken

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Easy

Tags: Healthy, Quick, Chicken, Vegetables, Low-Calorie

Serving Size: 2-3 servings

• 6 Chicken Fillets (about 12 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups of sliced carrots
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Fresh parsley (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Use your fingers to rub the seasoning evenly into the chicken.
3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear them for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. Sauté Garlic and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add sliced carrots and mushrooms to the skillet. Season the vegetables with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
5. Return Chicken to Skillet: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet on top of the sautéed vegetables.
6. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot. You can also spoon some of the garlicky vegetable mixture over the chicken when serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 300-350 Protein: 30grams Carbohydrates: 15grams Dietary Fiber: 5grams Fat: 15grams