Keto Cajun Chicken & Sausage Skillet
Juicy chicken and smoky sausage cooked with bold Cajun seasoning in one skillet. A hearty keto dinner with classic Southern comfort food flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless (skinless chicken thighs)
- 12 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and sear for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until lightly browned.
- Add onion and bell peppers and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and glossy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.