Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked with Cajun seasoning, garlic, onion, and green bell pepper, creating a warmly spiced, savory broth enriched with butter and roasted chicken base. Green beans added near the end bring a fresh vegetable finish, while parsley brightens the dish. Serve this comforting one-pot dinner on a relaxed weeknight.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 70 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Season chicken with Cajun seasoning; coat thoroughly and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear just until all sides are browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Deglaze the skillet with water and reduce the liquid by half. Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the chicken and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add water, roasted chicken base, and Cajun seasoning.
- 5
Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours. Add green beans and butter; cook on High for 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice.
- Calories 393.47 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 33.78 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 16.02 g 6%
- Total Fat 24.08 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 9.14 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.78 mg High 56%
- Sodium 721.07 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 3.19 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.07 g --
- Added Sugars 1.41 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 21.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 325.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 45.86 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.88 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Style Smothered Chicken Thighs is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, and Cajun Seasoning. Each serving provides about 393.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Base. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs?
- About 3 hrs 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 393.47 calories and 33.78 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 721.07 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.14 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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