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Sizzling Cheesy Chicken and Shrimp

A delish sizzling skillet of goodness.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cheesy chicken, chicken and shrimp recipes, chicken skillet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Author Delish D'Lites

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken cutlets, pounded to 1/4" thickness
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp peeled ad deveined
  • 2 cups bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion sliced into half moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • Sliced green onion for garnish

Instructions

Marinade

  1. Mix the garlic, parsley, Cajun seasoning, 1/4 cup of olive oil, lime zest and juice in a bowl.
  2. Stir to combine, then pour half onto the chicken. Swish the chicken cutlets around the coat them in the marinade, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  3. About 30 minutes before you start cooking, pour the remaining marinade onto the shrimp.

Assembly

  1. Slice the peppers, onions and tomatoes and sauté in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Saute the chicken breasts and shrimp in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat; cook evenly on both sides to a golden brown color.
  3. To serve, heat cast iron skillet on burner over medium heat until very hot. Sprinkle the cheese onto the bottom of the skillet, then place a mound of mashed potatoes on one half of the skillet.
  4. Cover the other half of the skillet with the pepper and onion medley. Add the sliced chicken and shrimp on top of pepper and onion medley. Top with chopped scallions, then serve “sizzling."