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Air Fryer Cajun Chicken and Vegetables

Chicken breast, zucchini, red bell pepper, and grape tomatoes tossed in olive oil and cajun seasoning.
4.82 from 44 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast diced
  • 2 Tbsp 32g Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning*
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/8 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/8 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 pint Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 large Zucchini diced

Instructions

  • Mix the diced chicken breast with the olive oil, cajun seasoning and additional dry spices/herbs. Stir to fully coat the chicken before adding the tomatoes, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir well.
  • Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook at 400ºF for 8 minutes. Stir and cook for an additional 8 minutes at 400ºF. Repeat once more, cooking for a total 20-22 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165ºF.
  • Serve over rice with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and enjoy!

Notes

*Most cajun seasonings can be quite salty. If you'd like to use cajun seasoning on its own without the additional spices/herbs, use 2 tablespoons of a salt free cajun seasoning + 1 tsp of salt and pepper. Then salt to taste after the cooking. I tested this method using Frontier Co-op Cajun Seasoning.

For Stovetop Cajun Chicken

Split the olive oil and spices in half, seasoning the chicken and vegetables separately. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes (until chicken reaches 165ºF) and set aside to rest. Cook the bell pepper and zucchini in the same skillet for 6-8 minutes before adding the tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to wrinkle before adding the chicken back to the skillet and tossing everything together.

For Oven Baked Cajun Chicken

Mix everything together and do a sheet pan style bake at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165ºF. You can line the sheet pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Information Notes

  • Each 3-ounce serving has 1 WW SmartPoint (blue).
  • Since veggies come in all shapes and sizes, I recommend weighing your finished product if you need ultra accurate serving sizes. (My finished products averaged ~ 30 ounces total.)

Nutrition

Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g