Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout
Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout is a hearty, peppery stew with smoky bacon undertones, tender shredded chicken, and spicy sausage enveloped in a rich, roux-thickened gravy. Sweet bell peppers, onion, and celery round out the flavor, while a touch of cayenne adds warmth. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a bowl, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
- 2
Return the skillet to medium heat; cook and stir the onion, celery, and a pinch of salt in the bacon fat until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the bell peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the vegetable oil to the onion mixture, sprinkle in the flour, and cook until the flour is browned and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.
- 4
Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until combined. Add the remaining 2 3/4 cups broth and the Worcestershire sauce. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the chicken, andouille sausage, and bacon. Cook until heated through. Remove from the heat, stir in 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons green onions, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 568.7 kcal High 28%
- Protein 42.39 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 45.21 g 16%
- Total Fat 25.75 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 6.62 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.61 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1876.69 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 11.22 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 12.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 176.24 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.96 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1735.48 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin A 213.54 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 65.4 mg Good Source 73%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Bacon Bits, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 568.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 568.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout healthy?
- Cajun Chicken and Andouille Ragout has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 568.7 calories and 42.39 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1876.69 mg (82% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.62 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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