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Creole Chicken Thighs

Name: Creole Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice (not instant); 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided; 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed; 1 tablespoon canola oil

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022

Cajun seasoning adds loads of flavor and spice to this easy-to-assemble meal. The slow cooker does the work so you don't have to! —Matthew Laman, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Creole Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) red beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups uncooked converted rice (not instant)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients and 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.

Sprinkle chicken with remaining Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken, about 5 minutes per side. Place in slow cooker.
Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 170°-175°, 4-5 hours (rice will be saucy).

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 394 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.

Creole Chicken Thighs

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