Chicken in Creole Sauce
- Ready In:
- 1hr 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 18
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or 2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 6 green olives, minced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1⁄4 cup chili sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 slice ham (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up) (optional)
directions
- Cut ham into strips if desired; roll in chicken breast or thigh and place cut side down in large baking dish. (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up).
- FOR SAUCE: Saute onion, celery, green pepper,and garlic in oil until soft.
- Add tomatoes, broth, chili sauce and all other ingredients.
- Bring to a simmer; Pour over chicken pieces.
- Cover and bake@ 350F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Serve over hot cooked rice.
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Reviews
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I am rating this recipe only on the sauce, since that is what I was looking for. It was just about perfect. I omitted the olives and dry sherry (only because I didn't have any on hand), but did add about 2 Tbsp. white vinegar. I sauteed all the vegetables, added the rest of the ingredients and let simmer slowly for about 25 minutes. I served it with fillet of sole, and have enough in my freezer to dress up some meatloaf and perhaps veal cutlets. Thank you, Papergoddess - your sauce has a wonderful blend of flavors - just the right amount of tang and sweetness.
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This was a delightful recipe! The sauce was delicious with just the barest touch of heat from the cayenne. I served it over biscuits instead of rice. For myself, I added in extra cayenne to my serving as I like spicy foods. I did use the optional ham slice for some extra flavor, but omitted the olives (just a personal preference). Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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Fantastic recipe. I love creole anything, and this one really measures up. I omitted the optional ham because I didn't have any on hand. I forgot to add the olives and left the dry sherry off on purpose. I used chicken tenders that I had cut into bite size pieces. I know it sounds like I made a lot of changes, but I really didn't. I can't imagine this recipe being any better. Thanks for the great recipe.
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This was a delightful recipe! The sauce was delicious with just the barest touch of heat from the cayenne. I served it over biscuits instead of rice. For myself, I added in extra cayenne to my serving as I like spicy foods. I did use the optional ham slice for some extra flavor, but omitted the olives (just a personal preference). Thanks for sharing this recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
papergoddess
Near Chicago, Il.
I hate to bake (almost as much as I hate to vacuum!), and I'll go to great lengths to avoid having to make cookies.