Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs
Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs feature tender, slow-cooked chicken bathed in a peppery, garlicky gravy with onions and bell pepper. The green beans soak up the seasoned juices, adding a cozy, home-cooked feel. Serve it over rice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want bold flavor with comforting depth.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, coat well, and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and sear until all sides are browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Deglaze the skillet with a few tablespoons of water and reduce the liquid by half. Add the 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 the water, roasted chicken base, and the remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
- 5
Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours. Add the green beans and butter, then cook on High for 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice.
- Calories 354.46 kcal Moderate
- Protein 33.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 9.87 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.8 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.85 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 167.05 mg High
- Sodium 225.07 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.66 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.69 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.26 g Low Source
- Calcium 25.9 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate
- Potassium 213.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 23.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.41 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cajun Style Smothered Chicken Thighs is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 354.46 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 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 12 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 354.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Style Smothered Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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