Best 6 Chicken In Creole Sauce Salt Free Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our irresistible Chicken in Creole Sauce. This classic Cajun dish is a symphony of bold spices, aromatic vegetables, and tender chicken, all harmoniously blended in a rich, flavorful sauce.

Embark on a sensory adventure as you explore three distinct yet equally enticing variations of this Creole masterpiece. The traditional Chicken in Creole Sauce recipe captures the essence of this beloved dish with its trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery, simmered in a savory broth infused with Creole seasoning. For those seeking a healthier option, the Salt-Free Chicken in Creole Sauce offers a delectable alternative, showcasing the natural flavors of the ingredients without compromising on taste. And for those with a penchant for heat, the Spicy Chicken in Creole Sauce delivers a fiery kick, sure to ignite your palate with its zesty blend of spices.

No matter your preference, our collection of Chicken in Creole Sauce recipes guarantees a culinary experience that will transport you to the heart of Louisiana. Let the enticing aromas fill your kitchen as you craft this flavorful dish, and indulge in a taste of the Big Easy's rich culinary heritage.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CREOLE



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This chicken and tomato dish with all the spices served over rice will quickly become a favorite. Serve it to family and guests for a real comfort food meal anytime.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 to 6 chicken breasts (I use the frozen boneless, skinless ones cut into inch size pieces)
1/4 cup oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 cup celery (chopped)
1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chicken broth
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil (oregano, thyme, marjoram, and minced garlic)
2 cups rice (cooked according to package directions.)

Steps:

  • Saute chicken pieces in the oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in the remaining oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste and seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice. Makes about 8 servings.

EASY CHICKEN CREOLE



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While I was growing up, my family spent time in Haiti, where we enjoyed eating many authentic dishes such as this. It's now a meal my husband requests often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each pepper, sugar and dried thyme
12 to 16 drops hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in oil until tender; Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until browned. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CREOLE BAKED CHICKEN



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 chicken pieces (2 each legs, wings, breasts, thighs) or 6 skin-on chicken breasts
1 fresh lemon, halved
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, ground to a powder with a mortar and pestle
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 shallot clove, minced
1 clove garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and minced
1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
1 (29 to 32-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, stem and seed removed, and diced
1 small white onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
4 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place chicken in a baking pan or baking dish and squeeze lemon juice over. In a small bowl combine onion powder, thyme, ground rosemary, salt, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken pieces, cover with foil and bake until the juices run clear and the flesh is fork tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove foil during the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking time. Remove from oven and let rest.
  • Make the creole sauce while the chicken is in the oven. Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a sauce pot. Saute shallots and garlic until shallots turn translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic. Stir in rosemary and thyme, add crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add grape tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, diced onion, cayenne, and Creole seasoning, and simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
  • Remove chicken from oven, transfer to a platter and let rest. Spoon sauce over and sprinkle with minced parsley leaves.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CREOLE



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The stewed tomatoes and jalapeno pepper give this slow cooker recipe its Creole zing, along with seasoning and other veggies. This is an easy and tasty Creole chicken recipe. Just put all ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer all day. It's perfect over egg noodles. Add extra water and veggies to the leftovers to make a tasty afternoon soup.

Provided by MARY MOON

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 12h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
Creole-style seasoning to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole-style seasoning to taste. Stir in tomatoes with liquid, celery, bell pepper, garlic, onion, mushrooms, and jalapeno pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 5 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CHICKEN CREOLE



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Easy and tasty!

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 4 minutes). Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook this Creole sauce 3 minutes longer, stirring often.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in an 8 x 11 inch baking dish. Pour the Creole sauce over the chicken.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender and white throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 901.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CHICKEN IN CREOLE SAUCE



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This recipe is loosely based on a Creole Sauce recipe from "The Joy of Cooking". I've tweaked it over the years. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or 2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 green olives, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 slice ham (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up) (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut ham into strips if desired; roll in chicken breast or thigh and place cut side down in large baking dish. (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up).
  • FOR SAUCE: Saute onion, celery, green pepper,and garlic in oil until soft.
  • Add tomatoes, broth, chili sauce and all other ingredients.
  • Bring to a simmer; Pour over chicken pieces.
  • Cover and bake@ 350F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.9, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 692.7, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 34.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them thin to ensure even cooking.
  • Make sure your sauce is flavorful: The Creole sauce is the star of this dish, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Use a variety of spices, such as paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, and don't be afraid to add a little heat. You can also add some fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, for extra flavor.
  • Cook the chicken properly: Don't overcrowd the pan when you're cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly. Cook the chicken over medium heat until it's cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This chicken in Creole sauce is delicious served with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This chicken in Creole sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and tender chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe, give this one a try.

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