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Chicken Creole

Tender chicken simmered in a zesty tomato sauce with a Creole blend of peppers, onions, and celery.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 3 cups cooked rice

Method
 

  1. Brown the chicken in a pot, then set aside.
  2. Saute the bell pepper, celery, and onion until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes and Creole seasoning and bring to a simmer.
  4. Return the chicken and simmer 20 minutes until cooked through and saucy.
  5. Serve over hot white rice.

Notes

A dash of hot sauce at the end gives it that authentic Creole kick.