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The Best Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe

Tender chicken in a rich, brown gravy with bell peppers, onions and delicious Cajun spices
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick pan. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture on both sides. Reserve the flour mixture for later in the process.
  • Place chicken into the pan and cook, about 10-12 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. (If the pan looks dry, add a little more oil.) Remove the chicken onto a separate plate.
  • To the pan, add butter, garlic, onions, celery and peppers. Saute until the vegetables are soft and sizzling.
  • Stir in the reserved flour mixture and cook 1-2 more minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock. Raise the heat to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Place the chicken back into the pan and simmer until thickened. Serve warm.
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