Creole Chicken

Submitted by Trish Liechty

"My husband really liked this. Spice it up if you like by adding more cayenne pepper and paprika. Maybe even some tabasco sauce."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken, cut into 1" cubes
• salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup sliced celery
• 1⁄2 cup diced green pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
• 1⁄2 water
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

directions

1. Salt and pepper the chicken.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil; remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic until tender.
4. Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 c water, paprika, cayenne pepper, bay leaf and a little salt; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add chicken.
7. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture and bring to a boil.
8. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
9. Discard bay leaf.
10. Serve over rice.

Reviews

[Overjoy]

Very easy to prepare, has a nice taste! I should have made a lot more of it, So I could go back for seconds. I added a little more cayenne than the recipe called for so it had a nice little kick.

 

[Chris J.]

Delicious! It was so easy to throw together, and had such great flavors. I used 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper by mistake, and was afraid it would be a bit too spicy, but it was perfect!

 

[Gs Momma]

A very quick easy recipe that is full of flavor. I kicke it up a notch but otherwise followe the recipe. I am thinking of the possibilities, adding shrimp or crawfish. Very tasty, thank you.

 

[bad kitty 1116]

I love this recipe-so flavorful. I serve it with cornbread on the side. To make it even more tasty I add in a can of Rotel, some of Emeril's Bayou Blast and replace the 1/2 cup of water with chicken broth. Hubby loves this meal too!

 

[ankhesenamen]

This is Yum. My mom makes this, and I always loved it!