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Savory Chicken Étouffée

Easy Savory Chicken Étouffée That Feels Like Home

This savory Chicken Étouffée captures the essence of Cajun cooking with bold flavors and delightful textures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs
For the Roux
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion
  • 1 large Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 4 cloves Garlic
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Browning Sauce
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Green Onions Chopped
  • ¼ cup Parsley Leaves Chopped
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the onion, green and red bell peppers, celery, garlic, and parsley. Pat the chicken thighs dry, generously seasoning them with cajun seasoning.
  2. In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add your seasoned chicken thighs, searing them for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium, then melt the unsalted butter in the same skillet. Whisk in the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for 10-15 minutes until the mixture reaches a medium brown hue.
  4. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for about 10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in the warmed chicken broth until smooth. Incorporate the browning sauce and return the chicken to the skillet. Let simmer gently for 30 minutes, covered.
  6. After simmering, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mix in the chopped parsley, and taste for seasoning adjustments.
  7. To serve, dish out portions of Chicken Étouffée over warm cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a smoother cooking experience, prepare and chop all vegetables in advance. Adjust seasoning throughout the cooking process for balanced flavor.

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