CREOLE SKILLET DINNER

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While living in Canada, I sampled this colorful dish at a neighbor's. The following Christmas, I served it instead of my traditional turkey, and I received numerous compliments on it. I frequently substitute shrimp or sausage for the chicken ... or add all three. -Bonnie Brann, Pasco, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium green pepper, julienned
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the broth, rice, onion, 1 teaspoon garlic, chili powder, salt, turmeric, pepper and bay leaf to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. , In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute the next 7 ingredients and remaining garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until peppers are crisp-tender. Add tomato and peas; heat through. Remove from the heat. Add rice; keep warm. , In another skillet, cook and stir chicken in lemon juice over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add to rice mixture; toss. Top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Saphira
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a casual dinner party.


THEMBAKAZI kafile
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This dish is a bit spicy, but I love it that way. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.


Jaan Ki jaan
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the chicken. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed all of the delicious flavors of the sauce.


Winston Graeme Bezuidenhout
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I used, and it turned out great.


Gary Wright
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I loved it in this dish. It was cooked perfectly, and it didn't have that slimy texture that I usually don't like.


mafijur rahman
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Okpe Richard
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Benita Pinson
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I've never made Creole food before, but this recipe was easy to follow. I'm definitely going to try more Creole recipes in the future.


Benice Ewi
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it reheats well.


George Ernst
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I'm not a fan of tomatoes, so I substituted diced green chiles. It turned out great!


Chika Obasi
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Dear comrade Samejo
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my guests.


MD Firoz Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Denu Wan
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This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll just use less cayenne pepper next time.


Tik Tok Mokit
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I served this dish over rice, and it was delicious. The sauce was so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Khokon Sarkar
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I added some extra vegetables to this dish, like bell peppers and zucchini. It turned out great!


Mutebi Ibrahim
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the cleanup was a breeze.


Ibnan Soo
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I loved it in this dish. The Creole seasoning really brought out the flavor.


Isaiah Charles
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This Creole skillet dinner was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.