One Pan Cajun Chicken Dinner

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One Pan Cajun Chicken Dinner
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One Pan Cajun Chicken Dinner

Servings 4

Total Time: 60 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition Information

calories 582

carbohydrate 45g

protein 37g

fat 30g

saturated fat 2g

cholesterol 71mg

sodium 1726mg

potassium 1240mg

fiber 6g

sugar 4g

Ingredients

  • 5 piece(s) chicken thighs bone in, skin on (5 oz)
  • 5 medium potato(es) yellow, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil divided
  • 1 medium bell pepper(s) diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 medium onion(s) red, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon(s) parsley fresh, chopped for garnish
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) sea salt to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper to taste

Cajun Seasoning

  • 21/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
  • 2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon(s) sea salt
  • 11/4 teaspoon(s) oregano dried
  • 11/4 teaspoon(s) thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk all Cajun seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl or toss together well in a small resealable bag.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  3. Place chicken skin side down on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle/rub with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning to taste.
  5. Rotate to the opposite side and repeat.
  6. Toss potatoes in olive oil and season with Cajun seasoning to taste and toss.
  7. Transfer potatoes to baking sheet placing them around chicken thighs. Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove chicken and potatoes from oven and add the bell pepper and red onion. Toss and return to oven for about 10-15 minutes until chicken is golden and cooker through and potatoes are tender (you can broil the last few minutes to help brown a little more if desired).
  9. Serve warm with parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

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