Description
Authentic New Orleans Chicken Etouffee is a rich and comforting Cajun chicken recipe made with tender chicken, a deep golden roux, the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, and a flavorful sauce served over rice for a classic Louisiana dinner.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1. Season the chicken pieces with a little of the salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a deep golden brown.
3. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring until the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
6. Stir in the chicken and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Stir in the green onions and parsley.
8. Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for the richest flavor and the most tender texture.
Keep stirring the roux and do not walk away, because it can burn quickly once it starts to darken.
Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers if you want the sauce to loosen back up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg