Chicken Creole Recipe
This rich tomato based sauce is loaded with all natural chicken, green peppers, onions and spices. It’s then thickened with a white wine reduced roux and finished with extra virgin olive oil. The word is superb!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and green bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Make the Roux
Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir continuously for about 2 minutes until the flour is lightly browned.
- 5
Add the Tomatoes and Broth
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and white wine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Add paprika, cayenne pepper, and additional salt and black pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 7
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat with the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Creole!
