Chicken Creole

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breast, cubed and sauteed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small bunch celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut oil
  • 1 tsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, melt oil and margarine.
  2. 2
    Add vegetables and stir fry over medium-high heat until somewhat softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add tomato paste and blend with vegetables.
  4. 4
    Turn heat to high, adding water a half cup at a time and blending.
  5. 5
    Add remaining ingredients except chicken and bring to a boil.
  6. 6
    Lower heat to simmer and cover skillet.
  7. 7
    Simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add chicken.
  9. 9
    Simmer 10 more minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove bay leaves.
  11. 11
    Serve over hot rice.

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