One Pot Cajun Chicken Stew
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can easily be multiplied (or halved) and makes great leftovers. Serve with Brown Rice.
Serve with Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice or Low Sodium Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 2 medium White onions (diced) |
| 2 Medium stalk Celery, raw (diced) |
| 1 medium Red bell peppers (diced) |
| 8 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs |
| 1 15-ounce can No salt added diced tomatoes |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 1/2 tsp. Salt Free Creole Seasoning |
| 1 100 grams Smoked paprika |
| 1/8 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (optional) |
| 3/4 cup No salt added vegetable stock |
Instructions
Place a medium dutch oven or a small stock pot on the range over medium high heat.
Add the olive oil when the pot is heated and then the garlic.
Cook for about one minute. Stir frequently.
Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes.
Add the celery and bell pepper and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the chicken thighs, tomatoes, pepper, salt, Cajun spice blend, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and water.
Stir and cover.
Place the pot in the hot oven.
Let the stew cook for about 20 minutes. Uncover and stir.
Cook for 40 minutes uncovered. Stir occasionally.
Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Low Sodium Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
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Recipe Notes
One pot meals are critical to our busy lives today. There are a lot of variations, but this simple Cajun stew works great and is really healthy because it is chock full of veggies and is low in calories and sodium. The punch of flavor comes not only from the Cajun/Creole spice blend but also the smoked paprika. That smoky flavor suggests the taste of smoked sausage but with a bit more finesse, cheaper, and without as many calories.