Veggie Chicken Creole Recipe

Name: Veggie Chicken Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; Hot cooked rice; Minced fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

1
In a large saucepan, saute the green peppers, onion, celery and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil until tender. Add mushrooms; cook until liquid has evaporated. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, oregano, lemon juice, basil and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened and flavors are blended.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in remaining oil in batches until no longer pink. Return chicken to pan; stir in sauce. Heat through, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Serve over rice; garnish with parsley if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken and sauce mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium green peppers, chopped, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Veggie Chicken Creole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Veggie Chicken Creole

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