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braised cajun chicken with potatoes

Braised Cajun Chicken with Potatoes

Anna Chwistek
Tender braised chicken thighs, potato wedges and bell peppers—all in one skillet. Comforting, delicious and versatile. Enjoy over rice, roasted veggies or with bread for a treat!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 764 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic minced
  • 2 bell peppers yellow + red
  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme more for topping
  • 1 tbsp freshly topped parsley more for topping
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Start with preparing the chicken thighs. Rub Cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken. Set aside.
  • Chop the thyme leaves and parsley, mince the garlic finely and chop the onion. Cut bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and slice the potatoes into wedges.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
  • Heat a cast-iron or a heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add oil and butter. Place chicken thighs skin side down, cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, cook for 10 minutes, move chicken around every couple of minutes. Turn, cook for 5 minutes more. Remove from skillet onto a clean plate.
    If needed, remove excess grease, leaving 1 tbsp in the skillet. Set aside.
  • Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add bell peppers, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in potatoes, thyme and parsley. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return chicken skin-side-up to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Top with thyme sprigs.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 160°C/320°F. Bake for 20 minutes more or until the chicken is tender and everything is cooked through. Season to taste.
  • When ready, finish off with chopped parsley. Serve with some crusty bread and a big side salad. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 764kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 74gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 418mgPotassium: 1909mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3699IUVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg
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