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Chicken Étouffée

Chicken Étouffée

Delicious Chicken Étouffée is a comforting Cajun dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 piece bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Equipment

  • heavy pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir constantly for 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add Cajun seasoning and bay leaf. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Add chicken, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Serve hot over white rice and garnish with green onions and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 24g

Notes

This Chicken Étouffée recipe allows for customization with shrimp or sausage and can be adjusted for spiciness.

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