Creole Chicken

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, smoky chicken stew with ham, sausage, and rice in a spicy Creole tomato sauce
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This hearty Creole Chicken dish is a comforting slow-cooker masterpiece that melds tender chicken with savory ham and smoked sausage. The base of chopped green peppers, onions, and canned tomatoes creates a robust, spicy broth infused with hot pepper sauce. As the ingredients simmer for hours, the flavors deepen and the chicken becomes incredibly tender. Adding cooked rice and sausage at the end ensures the grains stay distinct while absorbing the rich sauce. It&# 226;€™s a one-pot meal perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers, offering a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and bold Cajun-inspired spices without any complicated techniques.

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Creole Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 59.8

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This hearty Creole Chicken dish is a comforting slow-cooker masterpiece that melds tender chicken with savory ham and smoked sausage. The base of chopped green peppers, onions, and canned tomatoes creates a robust, spicy broth infused with hot pepper sauce. As the ingredients simmer for hours, the flavors deepen and the chicken becomes incredibly tender. Adding cooked rice and sausage at the end ensures the grains stay distinct while absorbing the rich sauce. It&# 226;€™s a one-pot meal perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers, offering a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and bold Cajun-inspired spices without any complicated techniques.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the cut chicken pieces into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Add the chopped green peppers, chopped green onions, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot.
  3. Stir in the cubed cooked ham, salt, and several drops of bottled hot pepper sauce.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the Low setting for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender.
  5. Turn the slow cooker control to the High setting.
  6. Stir in the sliced smoked or Polish sausage and the cooked rice.
  7. Cover and continue to cook on High for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 59.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.0g5%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 22.2mg8%
Sodium 20.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 6.8g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: creole chicken, slow cooker, crockpot, smoked sausage, ham, rice, spicy, comfort food, one pot meal, casserole, family dinner, easy recipe, protein, sausage stew, cajun flavor, leftovers
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