CHICKEN IN CREOLE SAUCE

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This recipe is loosely based on a Creole Sauce recipe from "The Joy of Cooking". I've tweaked it over the years. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or 2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 green olives, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 slice ham (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up) (optional)

Steps:

Cut ham into strips if desired; roll in chicken breast or thigh and place cut side down in large baking dish. (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up).
FOR SAUCE: Saute onion, celery, green pepper,and garlic in oil until soft.
Add tomatoes, broth, chili sauce and all other ingredients.
Bring to a simmer; Pour over chicken pieces.
Cover and bake@ 350F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.9, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 692.7, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 34.5

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