Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipes

SMOTHERED HOME-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning and pepper. Add chicken thighs, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil in batches. Remove and keep warm., In same skillet, saute carrots, onion and green pepper in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in soup and broth., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with rice.

CAJUN SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Season chicken with slt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, brown chicken in hot oil in a heavy skillet and remove from skillet when brown.
• 2. Brown pork sausage in oil, remove from skillet and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Remove most of the oil from the skillet and add onion, bell pepper and celery: cook until onions are transparent. Add pork sasage, chicken and garlic powder to skillet with onions; slowly add water , cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes. add green onion tops and parsley just before serving: serve over hot rice.