Cajun Chicken Stew

By utilizing leftover cooked chicken and a packaged dirty rice mix, this comforting and hearty Cajun Chicken Stew is on the table in just 40 minutes!

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I’m all about saving time while still being able to cook a flavorful meal that everyone loves.  This soup is so delicious, no one will EVER know you took a few shortcuts!

How Many Does This Soup Serve?

This recipe yields about 12 cups, which is 6 generous (2 cup) servings.

If you don’t have leftover cooked chicken, you can also buy a cooked deli rotisserie chicken and shred the meat for this recipe… SO EASY!

More Comforting Stews You’ll Love

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• Instant Pot Beef Stew
• Oyster Stew

Originally published February 8, 2017.  Photographs updated, recipe slightly revised and republished September 1, 2019.

Cajun Chicken Stew

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• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings

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Description

By utilizing leftover cooked chicken and a packaged dirty rice mix, this comforting and hearty stew is on the table in just 40 minutes!

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 stalks)
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups fully cooked shredded chicken
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8-ounce) package New Orleans Style Dirty Rice Mix (I used Zatarain’s)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add red bell pepper, celery, onion and garlic.  Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
3. Add cooked chicken, kidney beans, contents from rice package, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked and tender.
4. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

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• Category: Soup
• Method: Boil
• Cuisine: American

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