Creole Chicken
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 30 minutes 1 hour N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds chicken pieces 2 tablespoons Cajun spices 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups Cajun vegetables, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes 1 small red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons butter



1 Rinse chicken and pat dry. Mix the Cajun spices tihe basil, paprika and flour and coat the chicken pieces evenly. Reserve remainder.
2 Heat half of the oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken, several pieces at a time, for about 4 minutes on each side, or until crisp and browned. Remove chicken. Drain fat.
3 In remaining 2 tablespoons of oil cook the Cajun vegetables, bell pepper and chili until well softened. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole and arrange the chicken pieces on top. Add 1 cup water. Cover and bake at 350 F. for 40 minutes. Uncover; stir in bouillon granules and sour cream and bake 20 minutes more.
4 In a small saucepan whisk 3 tablespoons of the reserved flour into the butter. Cook to a golden brown. Stir into the pan juices and add extra water, if needed, to make gravy.

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