Description
Creole Chicken with Rice is a hearty Louisiana-style dish made with tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce and served over fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs and breasts
- Vegetable oil
- All-purpose flour
- Onion
- Celery
- Poblano chile
- Garlic
- Roma tomatoes
- Canned whole tomatoes
- Chicken stock
- Dried thyme
- Bay leaves
- Hot sauce
- Long-grain white rice
- Water
- Scallions
Instructions
- Mix spices and coat chicken evenly.
- Dredge chicken with flour.
- Brown chicken in hot oil and set aside.
- Create roux with reserved flour.
- Cook vegetables until softened.
- Return chicken to pot with tomatoes, stock, herbs, and hot sauce.
- Simmer until thick and tender.
- Cook rice separately and serve chicken over rice.
Notes
- Feeds 6 to 8 people easily.
- Adjust cayenne for desired spice level.
- Stores well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 547
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1134mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 86mg