Chicken Étouffée
Chicken Étouffée is a comforting Cajun dish that features tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory sauce. With layers of smoky and spicy flavors, this one-pot wonder is perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve over fluffy rice or pasta to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce. Get ready to create a memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 tbsp butter
- Cooked rice or pasta for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and measuring out spices.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate cubed chicken breasts and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Mix in tomato paste and gradually pour in chicken broth while scraping up any bits from the pot.
- Add thyme and bay leaves, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for about 30 minutes until flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added heat, substitute chicken with shrimp or add cayenne pepper. Store leftover Chicken Étouffée in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on the stovetop.