Best Creole Chicken Stew Recipes

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO (CREOLE STEW)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the onions, bell peppers, okra and celery; set aside.
• Combine all but 1/2 cup of the flour, the salt, garlic powder, and red pepper in a plastic bag, add the chicken pieces and shake until chicken is well coated. In large heavy skillet heat 1 1/2-inches of oil until very hot (375 degrees F.) Fry the chicken until the crust is brown on both sides and meat is cooked, about 5 to 8 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
• Remove the pan from the heat and pour the hot oil into a cup, leaving as many brown particles in the pan as possible. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any stuck particles, then return 1/2 cup of the hot oil to the pan. Place the pan over high heat. Using a long handled whisk, gradually stir in remaining flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until a roux is formed and is a dark red-brown. Remove from heat and add the reserved vegetable mixture, stirring constantly until the roux stops getting darker. Return to a low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft.
• In a separate large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the roux by spoonfuls to the boiling stock, stirring between each addition. Reduce to a simmer and add the andouille and remaining ingredients, except file powder. Simmer for 45 minutes. While gumbo is simmering, bone the cooked chicken and cut meat into 1/2-inch dice. Add to the gumbo. Add file powder 5 minutes before serving and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve gumbo on a mound of cooked rice.

CREOLE CHICKEN STEW WITH BABY LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Brown bacon in a 4-quart chef's pan or saute pan over medium heat, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and add to the bacon drippings in the pan. Brown over medium heat, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the same pan and cook in the drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut browned chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and chop the browned bacon. Add to the vegetables once tender. Stir in frozen baby lima beans, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with Creole seasoning and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Press lima beans down into the cooking broth so they cook evenly. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CREOLE CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Directions 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring, 4 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a bowl. 2. Add chicken to skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add bacon, if using, and garlic; cook until browned. 3. Pour in wine; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper mixture, water, oregano, cumin, thyme, and hot sauce; bring to a boil. 4. Add green beans; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice, if desired.

CREOLE CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion, cook, stirring 4 to 5 minutes just until tender. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add chicken to skillet.Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cook turning pieces until browned. Add ham and garlic, cook, stirring until browned. Add wine, cook 1 minute.
• Stir in tomatoes, pepper-onion mixture, water oregano, cumin, thyme and red pepper sauce. Bring to boil. Add beans. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Nutrition facts based on single serving without rice.