Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our Creole-style chicken and rice, a classic dish that embodies the essence of Southern cuisine. This hearty and comforting meal combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice, all simmered together in a rich and flavorful sauce. The harmonious blend of spices, including paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
In addition to the main recipe, we offer variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a spicier kick, our "Spicy Creole Chicken and Rice" recipe amps up the heat with the addition of extra cayenne pepper and diced jalapeños. If you're looking for a lighter option, our "Healthy Creole Chicken and Rice" recipe uses brown rice and reduced-sodium chicken broth, making it a healthier alternative without compromising on taste.
For those with dietary restrictions, our "Gluten-Free Creole Chicken and Rice" recipe uses gluten-free ingredients to ensure that everyone can enjoy this delectable dish. And for those who love their chicken fried, our "Creole-Style Fried Chicken and Rice" recipe offers a crispy and golden-brown twist on the classic.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be in for a culinary treat. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a journey to the heart of Creole cuisine with our irresistible Creole-style chicken and rice recipes.
CHICKEN CREOLE
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
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
CHICKEN CREOLE
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
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.
BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH CREOLE RICE PILAF
The late Chef Paul Prudhomme is credited with creating blackened fish in the 1980s. I believe the technique is misunderstood even though it's a fantastic recipe. The secret is simple: fat (either butter or oil), spice mix and a piping hot cast-iron skillet. Make sure to open a window to let any smoke out of the house. I like to serve the blackened chicken over Creole rice pilaf because rice is a Louisiana staple.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil.
- For the Creole rice pilaf: Heat the butter and oil in a 2-quart saucepan or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, onions and peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt, add the rice and stir a few times until the rice is coated. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, tomato paste, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook for about 15 seconds. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is reduced and you see little holes on the top, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in half of the green onions. Cover until ready to serve.
- For the blackened chicken: Heat a 12-inch or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the hot paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, white pepper, thyme and oregano in a small bowl and set aside.
- Transfer the melted butter to a large bowl. Dip the chicken in the butter and arrange on one of the prepared baking sheets. Season both sides of the chicken liberally with the blackened seasoning mixture. Working in batches, cook the chicken until the first side is blackened, 3 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to the second prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until the chicken breasts are firm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F, 5 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve over the Creole rice pilaf and garnish with the remaining green onions.
EASY CHICKEN CREOLE
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
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 CHICKEN THIGHS
Cajun seasoning adds loads of flavor and spice to this easy-to-assemble meal. The slow cooker does the work so you don't have to! -Matthew Laman, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients and 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning., Sprinkle chicken with remaining Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken, about 5 minutes per side. Place in slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 170°-175°, 4-5 hours (rice will be saucy).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CREOLE OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN AND RICE
Recipe is from an old 1960's cookbook -- Favorite Recipes of America. Feel free to add additional spices and ingredients to give it more of a "kick".
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt, paprika, poultry seasoning, 1/8 teaspoons pepper and mix well. Coat chicken pieces well in seasoned flour. Place skin side down in melted butter in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan; add rice, onion, celery, garlic and parsley. Place chicken over mixture.
- Combine broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil and then pour over chicken, completely covering rice. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes longer or until chicken is tender and rice is fluffy.
- ***Add additional broth or hot water during baking to prevent dryness if necessary.
CREOLE CHICKEN RECIPE
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
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
Chili powder lends just a hint of heat to this full-flavored and oh-so-easy chicken entree. -Susan Shields, Englewood, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, celery, onion, chili powder, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your Creole-style chicken and rice. Look for succulent chicken pieces, long-grain rice, and aromatic vegetables.
- Don't skimp on the seasoning: Creole cuisine is known for its bold, spicy flavors. Be generous with your seasonings, including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook the chicken and rice separately: This will help ensure that the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy and tender.
- Use a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Let the rice rest before serving: This will help the grains absorb all the flavorful liquid and prevent them from becoming mushy.
Conclusion:
Creole-style chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken and rice, give this Creole-style recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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