Oven Baked Cajun Chicken Recipe

Savor the zesty flavors of the bayou with this easy oven-baked Cajun chicken recipe! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are infused with a spicy Cajun blend and baked to perfection. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 160 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Oven Baked Cajun Chicken

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oven Baked Cajun Chicken

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How to Make Oven Baked Cajun Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a Pyrex baking dish (approximately 9x13 inches) with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to your preferred level of spiciness.
  5. Generously sprinkle the Cajun spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  6. Cut 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter into small pieces and distribute evenly over the chicken.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through. Basting halfway through is recommended for extra juicy chicken.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

12g

Carbs

0g