Chicken Étouffée Recipe
Enjoy the rich and flavorful experience of Chicken Étouffée with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory roux-based sauce, served over fluffy white rice – a classic Creole dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 2–3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (*see note)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
For the Roux:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Veggies:
- 1 large onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 5 green onions
- 6 cloves garlic
Other:
- 3 cups chicken broth (warmed)
- 1 teaspoon browning sauce (*see note)
- ¼ cup parsley leaves (loosely packed)
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- PREP: Finely chop onion, bell peppers, celery, green onions, and parsley. Mince garlic. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- SEAR: Sear chicken thighs in batches until browned, then set aside.
- ROUX: Melt butter in a skillet, whisk in flour, and cook until browned.
- SAUTÉ: Add veggies to the roux, sauté until soft, then add garlic and warm chicken broth.
- SIMMER: Whisk in broth, add browning sauce and chicken, simmer until thickened.
- FINISH: Chop chicken, add back to pot with parsley and seasoning.
- SERVE: Serve over rice, topped with green onions.
Notes
- Cajun seasoning can be adjusted to taste for spice level.
- Browning sauce adds depth of flavor and color to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Chicken Étouffée, Creole Chicken, Southern Cooking, Roux-based Chicken, Cajun Flavors
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