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Cajun Chicken Stew

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1–1 hr 15 min

6 servings

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Developed by one of our Community Innovation program winners, Haley Meek! Haley was inspired to create a simplified and speedy gumbo-style recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 6 stalks celery
  • 3 green bell peppers
  • 1⁄3 lb (150 g) kielbasa sausage
  • 1 pkg Cajun Chicken Stew Seasoning
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups water
  • 1⁄2 cup corn starch
  • 1⁄4 cup cold water

Preparation

  • Cube chicken. Program pressure cooker to “SAUTÉ.” Heat oil; add chicken and sauté 5 min.
  • Meanwhile, cube celery and peppers. You should have about 3 cups of each. Slice sausage. Add veggies, sausage, seasoning, tomatoes, and water to pressure cooker.
  • Secure lid. Place steam release valve in the “SEALING” position. Program to HIGH pressure and set the timer for 4 min. It will take some time for the pressure cooker to get to the proper temperature before the timer will start to count down.
  • Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release handle to the “ VENTING” position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
  • In Prep Bowl, whisk together corn starch and cold water. Stir into stew and simmer until thick.
  • Serve with rice, if desired.
  • Cube chicken. In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté 5 min.
  • Meanwhile, cube celery and peppers. You should have about 3 cups of each. Slice sausage. Add veggies, sausage, seasoning, tomatoes, and water to Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • In Prep Bowl, whisk together corn starch and cold water. Stir into stew and simmer until thick.
  • Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 17 g (Saturated 4 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 22 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1⁄2 cup rice.