Chicken Étouffée

A rich New Orleans-style chicken etouffée features tender chicken and succulent shrimp in a roux-based sauce with vegetables and aromatic spices.

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Instructions

  1. Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté vegetables, then remove and set aside.

  2. Cut chicken breasts into pieces. Dredge chicken in a mixture of flour, cayenne pepper, and seasoning blend.

  3. Brown the coated chicken in the skillet for 5 to 6 minutes, ensuring both chicken and flour are browned.

  4. Return vegetables to the skillet. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste.

  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.

  6. Add shrimp and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until they curl and turn pink.

  7. Serve over hot rice, garnished with chopped scallion.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 385 kcal
Carbohydrate: 13 g
Cholesterol: 209 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 50 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 1181 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g