Best 6 Veggie Chicken Creole Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana Creole cuisine with this comprehensive guide to cooking veggie chicken creole. Discover how to create a mouthwatering plant-based dish that captures the essence of this iconic New Orleans classic. From selecting the freshest vegetables and herbs to mastering the art of the roux, this article will equip you with all the knowledge and techniques you need to prepare a delectable and satisfying veggie chicken creole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CREOLE



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I like food with a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe fits the bill. It's especially good served over rice. -Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely sliced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
Dash cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic until tender. Stir in tomatoes, water, paprika, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add chicken. Whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CREOLE



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Easy and tasty!

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 4 minutes). Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook this Creole sauce 3 minutes longer, stirring often.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in an 8 x 11 inch baking dish. Pour the Creole sauce over the chicken.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender and white throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 901.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

VEGGIE CHICKEN CREOLE



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I ladle this vegetable-packed chicken dish over jasmine rice. It's a long-grain rice that's not as sticky as most, but any cooked rice, including brown, works here.-Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the green peppers, onion, celery and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil until tender. Add mushrooms; cook until liquid has evaporated. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, oregano, lemon juice, basil and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until slightly thickened and flavors are blended., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in remaining oil in batches until no longer pink. Return chicken to pan; stir in sauce. Heat through, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Serve over rice; garnish with parsley if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken and sauce mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREOLE CHICKEN & VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Creole Chicken & Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pineapple

Categories     Creole

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 lb chicken breast tenders
2 cups frozen bell peppers, stir-fry thawed (such as Bird's Eye brand)
1 cup frozen cut okra, thawed
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Add pepper stir-fry and next 6 ingredients (through red pepper), stirring to combine.
  • Pour tomatoes over chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 3 minutes.
  • Add parsley and butter, stirring until butter melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 625.3, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 5, Protein 27.3

CREOLE CHICKEN VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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Make and share this Creole Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 ounces sliced bell peppers (yellow, orange, green, red)
1 cup canned okra, with juice
4 ounces grape tomatoes, halved (about 20 tomatoes)
2 ounces chopped celery (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fat-free margarine
3 teaspoons cajun spices or 3 teaspoons creole seasoning
3/4 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon parsley
cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Spray skillet with non-stick spray.
  • Add chicken and thyme and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until browned.
  • Add peppers and celery and stir fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add okra, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, and Splenda, and mix well. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Add margarine and parsley and mix well. Serve over hot rice.

EASY CREOLE FRIED CHICKEN



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Easiest fried chicken recipe on the planet. Requires no marinating and makes no mess. Coat skinned chicken pieces in your favorite Creole seasoning and fry in peanut oil. Bake in oven a short time to ensure chicken is cooked through.

Provided by Corby Strong

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 gallon peanut oil, or as needed
1 ½ pounds chicken wings
1 ½ pounds chicken legs
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Liberally coat chicken pieces with Creole seasoning.
  • Place 6 to 7 pieces chicken at a time into the hot oil. Cook until skin turns light brown and pieces float, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels before transferring to a baking sheet. Repeat to fry remaining batches.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 68.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 335.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process smoother.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your Veggie Chicken Creole the best flavor. If possible, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight crunch. Overcooking will make them mushy and bland.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more Cajun seasoning, salt, or pepper if you want a bolder flavor.
  • Serve with Rice or Pasta: Veggie Chicken Creole is traditionally served over rice or pasta. You can also serve it with quinoa, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Veggie Chicken Creole is a delicious and easy-to-make vegan dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and healthy vegetables, and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegan or just looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, Veggie Chicken Creole is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy vegan dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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