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Quick Homemade Cajun Chicken Étouffée Recipe

Easy Cajun Chicken Étouffée delivers authentic Louisiana comfort food in just 45 minutes, combining tender chicken, aromatics, and a rich, velvety roux bursting with Creole flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 –6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cajun / Creole
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice

Method
 

  1. Dice chicken and chop vegetables to prepare your mise en place.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and whisk in flour to create a light brown roux.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  6. Slowly pour in chicken broth and add Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  7. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened and chicken is tender.
  8. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  9. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

Notes

For best texture, avoid rushing the roux and use warm broth to prevent lumps. Étouffée thickens as it cools, so adjust consistency as needed.