Keyword
cheesy chicken, chicken and shrimp recipes, chicken skillet
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time35minutes
Servings2
AuthorDelish D'Lites
Ingredients
2tablespoonsfresh garlicgrated
2tablespoonsfresh parsleychopped
1teaspoonCajun seasoning
1/4cup+ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1limezested and juiced
1/2poundbonelessskinless chicken cutlets, pounded to 1/4" thickness
1/2poundlarge shrimppeeled ad deveined
2cupsbell peppercut into strips
1medium onionsliced into half moons
1cupcherry tomatoesquartered
1cupshredded Mexican cheese
Kosher salt and pepperto taste
Slicedgreen onionfor garnish
Instructions
Marinade
Mix the garlic, parsley, Cajun seasoning, 1/4 cup of olive oil, lime zest and juice in a bowl.
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.
About 30 minutes before you start cooking, pour the remaining marinade onto the shrimp.
Assembly
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.
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.
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.
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."