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20-Minute Chicken Creole

20-Minute Chicken Creole

482 Ratings
482 Ratings
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20-Minute Chicken Creole
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 20 minutes

This Creole-inspired dish uses chili sauce and cayenne pepper to spice it up. Tomatoes, green pepper, celery, onions and garlic spices also surround the chicken with delicious color. This main dish can be cooked on the stovetop or with an electric skillet.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1 green pepper (chopped, large)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat pan over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet). Add vegetable oil and chicken and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (3-5 minutes).
  3. Reduce heat to medium (300 °F in electric skillet).
  4. Add tomatoes with juice, chili sauce, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Serve over hot, cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (170g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 77
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 21 mg
Sodium 255 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 37 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 442 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 77
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 1 mg
Cholesterol 21 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 37 mg
Potassium 442 mg
Sodium 255 mg
Copper 92 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 76 mg
Selenium 8 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 34 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 14 mcg
Folate 18 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 25 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

Write a review

Easy to prepare, and tasty. I will cut the Cayenne in half the next time I make this dish. This tasted even better the next day, and on.
04/15/18
I just followed the recipe and added Tofu instead of chicken. The pepper flakes were kept optional. Everyone ate the dinner at home and loved it. Some of my kids are picky about cooked tomatoes. Next time I'll probably blend the chunky tomatoes to hide them.
12/26/16
Me and my whole family loved this recipe. We just love spicy and hot food.
11/05/16
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