Cajun Chicken & Root Veggie Medley

chicken

Prep: 10 min 

Cook: 40 min 

Makes: 4 servings 

Calories: 433 g/serv

  • Protein: 28g, (26%)
  • Carb: 42g, (39%)
  • Fat: 17g, (35%) 

Ingredients 

  • 2 large red pepper, sliced into wedges
  • 3 parsnip, sliced into wedges
  • 4 large carrot, sliced into wedges
  • 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbs Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 tsp EVOO
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 °.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the sliced veggies, garlic, 1 Tbs of Cajun seasoning, the italian herbs, salt, pepper, and EVOO. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are well-coated. Once mixed, transfer the seasoned vegetables to a sheet pan.
  3. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. As the vegetables are cooking, season the chicken breasts with the rest of the Cajun seasoning.
  5. Heat cooking oil or fat in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear. You can also cook the chicken in the air fryer at 375 ° for 16-18 minutes.