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Cajun Chicken Casserole


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  • Author: Bryan Picard
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Straightfoward Cajun recipe, great comfort food.


Ingredients

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  • 34 chicken breasts each cut in 5 pieces
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 chopped celery stalks
  • 2 cups (5dl) of chopped tomatoes (fresh or tin)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • a handful of chopped parlsey
  • a pinch of cayenne
  • salt + ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the meat with salt. Optional: Marinate overnight in red wine, thyme, salt, pepper and oil.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat some oil and brown the chicken pieces for about 2 minutes on each side.
  3. Set aside.
  4. In a pot, on medium heat, cook the onion, pepper and celery in the butter for 10 minutes.
  5. Once they’re soft, add all the other ingredients and the chicken. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season the casserole with salt and be generous with the black pepper.
  6. Serve over brown rice.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins