Chicken Etouffee

Chicken Etouffee

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Cajun · 55 min · Chicken · high-protein

550 cal 34g protein 54g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 3/4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 celery stalks
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 green onions
  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking to a medium-brown roux, about 12 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook 6 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the stock and cajun seasoning to build a smooth gravy.
  4. Add diced chicken thighs and simmer 25 minutes until tender and the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in green onions and serve over white rice.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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