CREOLE CHICKEN CACCIATORE (SALLYE)

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An easy recipe of a classic dish that is very tasty and can be ready on table in less than an hour.

Provided by sallye bates @grandedame

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium white onion
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium red or yellow bell pepper
2 - ribs celery
1 tablespoon(s) homemade creole seasoning (https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/other-main-course/sallyes-homemade-creole-seasoning.html
1 can(s) hunts pasta sauce with garlic & herbs
1 can(s) petite diced tomatoes (14-16 ounce size)
1 teaspoon(s) each salt & ground black pepper
1 large bay leaf
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
16 ounce(s) penne or other pasta
- water (see instructions for amount)

Steps:

  • Place the following in food processor and pulse until diced: onion, peeled & quartered green and red or yellow pepper, seeded and deveined cut into quarters celery, cut into 2" lengths
  • Cut chicken into bite size chunks and rub well with salt and pepper Set aside
  • Heat oil on medium high heat in cast iron or other heavy large skillet. If you don't have a large skillet, use a heavy dutch oven. When oil is hot, place onions, peppers, and celery in oil. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning
  • Add chicken cubes to vegetables and continue cooking, stirring frequently until chicken is lightly browned on all sides
  • Add pasta sauce and tomatoes to mixture in skillet. Also add 1 pasta can of water and 1 tomato can of water Then add creole seasoning, bay leaf and mix well. Turn heat down to simmer
  • Cook at barely simmering for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add more creole seasoning if not spicy enough
  • Continue cooking for 15 more minutes; add more water if needed During last 15 minutes, cook pasta according to package directions except for 3 minutes less
  • Drain pasta, add to chicken and mix well. Turn off heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes Pasta will continue to cook and absorb some of the sauce.

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