Cajun-Style Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Cajun-Style Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb.) pkg. boneless chicken, cut into cubes; cayenne pepper and flour; cooking oil (enough to cover bottom of pot); 4 carrots, cut in bite-size chunks; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 potatoes; dash or 2 of Worcestershire sauce and bottled hot pepper sauce; salt and pepper; 2 ribs celery; 1 tsp. basil; 1 c. brown gravy

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 lb.) pkg. boneless chicken, cut into cubes
cayenne pepper and flour
cooking oil (enough to cover bottom of pot)
4 carrots, cut in bite-size chunks
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 potatoes
dash or 2 of Worcestershire sauce and bottled hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper
2 ribs celery
1 tsp. basil
1 c. brown gravy

1
Season and flour chicken with flour and cayenne pepper.
2
Brown in hot oil in a stew pot.
3
Remove chicken.
4
In the same pot, add carrots, green pepper, onion, celery and basil.
5
Saute 10 minutes, stirring often.
6
Add more oil if necessary to prevent sticking. Return chicken on top of vegetables.
7
Cook 20 minutes.
8
Add potatoes, gravy, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
9
Add water for thinner stew.
10
Add salt and pepper.
11
Bring to a boil.
12
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

184

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 lb.) pkg. boneless chicken, cut into cubes, cayenne pepper and flour, cooking oil (enough to cover bottom of pot), 4 carrots, cut in bite-size chunks, and more.

Yes, Cajun-Style 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.

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Cajun-Style Chicken Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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