Description
Creole Chicken and Rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines seasoned chicken, vegetables, and a zesty tomato-based sauce, all served over fluffy rice. This Creole-inspired recipe brings bold flavors with a kick of spice, making it a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both comforting and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ cups chopped onions
- 1 ½ cups chopped bell pepper
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- 14.5 ounces Rotel tomatoes and chiles, undrained
- 1 ¼ cups chicken stock (may need more)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to crowd the skillet. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F). Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté the onions, bell pepper, and celery until tender.
- Stir in the Rotel tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine, and heat through.
- Serve the Creole chicken mixture over the cooked rice.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use extra Rotel tomatoes with chiles or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can also use pre-cooked rice to make this dish even faster.
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 511 kcal
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified
