Description
A flavorful Cajun dish featuring chicken in a rich, spicy sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir constantly until it turns a dark brown color.
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in chicken and cook until browned.
- Add chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or sausage.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken etouffee recipe