Cajun Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs, separated at the joints; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable juice such as V8

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs, separated at the joints
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable juice such as V8

1
In a slow cooker, stir together onion, carrots, garlic, chickpeas and flour. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken with seasoning. Add chicken to skillet in a single layer; work in batches if necessary. Brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total, turning once (chicken should not be cooked through). Add to slow cooker. Repeat with remaining chicken if necessary.
3
Reduce heat to medium; pour vegetable juice into skillet. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits from bottom. Cook 2 minutes; add to slow cooker.
4
Cover and cook on low until chicken is fork-tender, 4 to 5 hours.

522

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups), 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken Stew

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