Cajun Chicken & Roasted Vegetables

Cajun Chicken & Roasted Vegetables

Serves: 2–4
Total Time: 30–35 minutes
Healthy: high protein • lots of fiber • low hassle

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2–4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs if you prefer)

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil

• 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika (optional boost)

• Salt + pepper to taste

• Optional: fresh lemon for squeezing over the top

For the Vegetables

Choose 3–4 veggies you like. Great combo:

• 1 cup diced sweet potatoes

• 1 cup Brussels sprouts (halved)

• 1 zucchini (sliced)

• 1 bell pepper (any color, sliced)

• 1 red onion (sliced)

Seasoning for veggies:

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt + pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the chicken

1. Pat chicken dry.

2. In a bowl, mix: Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

3. Coat chicken thoroughly on all sides.

4. Let sit for 5–10 minutes (or longer if you have time).

2. Prep the vegetables

1. Chop all veggies into bite-size pieces.

2. Toss on a baking sheet with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread out evenly so they roast—not steam.

3. Roast everything

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).

2. Add the seasoned chicken to the same sheet or a separate one.

3. Roast for:

   • 25–30 minutes

   • Chicken internal temp: 165°F

   • Veggies should be slightly charred on edges and tender.

4. Finish & Serve

• Squeeze lemon over the chicken for brightness.

• Garnish with green onions or parsley if you’d like.

• Serve chicken sliced over the roasted veggies or side-by-side.

Optional Add-Ons

• Drizzle a little hot honey on the chicken.

• Serve with a small scoop of brown rice or quinoa.

• Add roasted garlic cloves to the vegetable mix for extra depth.