20-Minute Chicken Creole
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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 (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 pound chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (low-sodium)
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1 large green pepper, chopped (about 12 ounces)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 onion, chopped (about 8 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- 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).
- Reduce heat to medium (300 °F in electric skillet).
- Add tomatoes with juice, chili sauce, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve over hot, cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Recipe Adapted from: Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service
