Best 6 Creole Chicken Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing medley of flavors and textures that is Creole Chicken Salad, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant heritage of Louisiana with the convenience of a refreshing summer salad. This culinary gem is renowned for its versatility, offering a delightful symphony of tastes and textures that will elevate any occasion, from casual backyard barbecues to sophisticated dinner parties. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the intricacies of this delectable dish, exploring the unique ingredients and step-by-step instructions that will guide you towards creating an unforgettable Creole Chicken Salad experience. Along the way, we'll uncover variations and serving suggestions that will inspire you to customize this dish to your heart's content. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavor adventure like no other.

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.

CREOLE CHICKEN RECIPE



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Spicy seasoned chicken thighs are cooked in Spanish rice. This is a good meal for a busy evening. After seasoning chicken and browning, it is left to cook while you tend to other preparations. This can be very spicy.

Provided by Grace Carolyn Bowers-Reimondo

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless chicken thighs, or more to taste
1 pinch Creole seasoning, or more to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish-style rice mix

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with Creole seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken in the melted butter until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, water, tomato sauce, and Spanish-style rice mix to the same skillet; stir well. Return chicken to the rice mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Serve on a platter with chicken atop the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1750.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CREOLE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH



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Mix chopped rotisserie-flavor chicken breast with Creole seasonings and chopped veggies to make these quick and easy chicken salad sandwiches.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings, one sandwich each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (9 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
4 kaiser rolls, partially split
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, hot sauce and seasonings in large bowl.
  • Add chicken, celery, green peppers and tomatoes; mix lightly.
  • Fill rolls with lettuce and chicken salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 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 CREOLE



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I like food with a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe fits the bill. It's especially good served over rice. -Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely sliced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
Dash cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic until tender. Stir in tomatoes, water, paprika, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add chicken. Whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CREOLE FRIED CHICKEN



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Easiest fried chicken recipe on the planet. Requires no marinating and makes no mess. Coat skinned chicken pieces in your favorite Creole seasoning and fry in peanut oil. Bake in oven a short time to ensure chicken is cooked through.

Provided by Corby Strong

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 gallon peanut oil, or as needed
1 ½ pounds chicken wings
1 ½ pounds chicken legs
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Liberally coat chicken pieces with Creole seasoning.
  • Place 6 to 7 pieces chicken at a time into the hot oil. Cook until skin turns light brown and pieces float, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels before transferring to a baking sheet. Repeat to fry remaining batches.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 68.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 335.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
  • If you don't have Creole seasoning, you can make your own by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
  • If you don't have celery, you can use green bell pepper instead.
  • If you don't have mayonnaise, you can use Greek yogurt instead.
  • If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use yellow mustard instead.
  • If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead.
  • Serve the chicken salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Creole chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, Creole chicken salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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