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Chicken Étouffée

Easy Chicken Étouffée Recipe: Flavorful Cajun Comfort Food

Discover a comforting Chicken Étouffée recipe that’s full of Cajun flavors and easy to prepare at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
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
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Equipment

  • heavy pot
  • Dutch oven
  • whisk

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: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 24g

Notes

This Chicken Étouffée recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, serving as a hearty meal that will leave everyone wanting more.

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