Cajun Chicken Ragout

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2
Hearty Cajun Chicken Ragout Recipe for Dinner Tonight
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 large onion , diced
2 ribs celery , diced
1 pinch salt
1 green bell pepper , diced
1 red bell pepper , diced
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper , or to taste
3 cups cold chicken broth , divided
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces andouille sausage , sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion ( white and light green parts )
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion ( white and light green parts )
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
516
Sugar
3g
Fat
36g
Get ready for a dinner that's guaranteed to warm you up on a cold night! This Cajun Chicken Ragout is an exciting take on a classic dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's a hearty, savory, and spicy stew that's full of shredded chicken, sausage, and vegetables. You can customize the spiciness of this dish by adding more or less cayenne pepper to your preference. Stemming from Louisiana, the cuisine's recipes were influenced by French, African, and Native American cultures. So let's dig into this delicious Cajun-style dish!

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.
2.Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
3.In the same skillet, sauté onion, celery, and a pinch of salt in the bacon fat for 5-6 minutes until translucent.
4.Add in the diced green and red bell peppers and minced garlic. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5.Pour vegetable oil into the skillet and stir in flour, black pepper, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
6.Gradually pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
7.Add in sliced andouille sausage, chopped green onion, and shredded chicken breast. Pour in the remaining cup of chicken broth and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with remaining chopped green onion just before serving.

PROS

This Cajun Chicken Ragout is incredibly flavorful, thanks to its mixture of spicy and savory ingredients.

Comes together quickly and easily in one skillet.

It’s a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.

CONS

This dish is quite high in fat and calories due to the sausage and bacon.

May be too spicy for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat compared to red meats.
Andouille sausage adds another layer of protein to the dish, but be aware that it is high in fat and calories.
Bell peppers and celery are low in calories and high in nutrients, such as vitamin C and K.
Garlic has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.

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