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Cajun Chicken Stew

By utilizing leftover cooked chicken and a packaged dirty rice mix, this comforting and hearty stew is on the table in just 40 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced celery about 2 stalks
  • ¾ 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
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Add tomatoes with juice and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • 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 to 25 minutes or until rice is cooked and tender.
  • Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley when serving, if desired.