Description
A comforting dish blending tender chicken with a rich, flavorful sauce, perfect for serving over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooked rice for serving
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Create the roux: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until it turns golden.
- Whisk in the broth: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then add the tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Simmer the chicken: Add the diced chicken, stir to coat, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the étouffée over rice and garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Try adding diced tomatoes, okra, or mushrooms for additional texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg