Creole Smothered Chicken

Name: Creole Smothered Chicken
Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut in pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 c. chopped bell pepper; 1/4 c. chopped celery; fresh parsley (if desired); 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 3 to 4 drops Tabasco

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 chicken, cut in pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped celery
fresh parsley (if desired)
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper to taste
3 to 4 drops Tabasco

Directions

1

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and roll in flour. Brown well in a little shortening in large pot or skillet.
2

Remove and add chopped vegetables in remaining shortening (add more if needed) and cook until wilty tender.
3

Place chicken back in pot/skillet and add 1/2 cup of water and cover.
4

Cook on low until chicken is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour, adding more water if needed.
5

Add pepper seasoning and chopped, fresh parsley during last 30 minutes of cooking.
6

The gravy from this dish is excellent with rice.