Description
An easy, authentic Cajun Chicken Étouffée featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich, flavorful Louisiana-style gravy—ready in just 45 minutes for a true taste of the bayou.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 5–7 minutes until light peanut butter in color.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Pour in warm chicken broth while stirring. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve over white rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Warm broth prevents the roux from seizing and ensures a smooth, rich étouffée sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups with rice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cajun chicken étouffée, louisiana étouffée, easy chicken étouffée, cajun recipe