Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"What my mother believed about cooking is that if you worked hard and prospered, someone else would do it for you." - Nora Ephron, Writer
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This is a super simple recipe and can be made with about 20 minutes prep time. Slow braising brings a lot of flavor and tenderness to the chicken with minimal work. The flavor is a mellow Cajun taste and if you want it spicier, add more Cajun spice or a bit of red pepper flakes.
Braised Cajun Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with vegetables
Cooking Time: 90 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes very good leftovers. Keeps well in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
Serve with Romano Grits or Cheese Grits or Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 ounces carrots (peeled and diced)
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tsp no salt added Cajun / Creole seasoning
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the onion, garlic, carrots, chicken thighs, water, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning in a small oven proof pot.
Cover and place in the oven. Braise for 50 minutes with the cover on.
Remove the lid and braise for another 20 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with vegetables
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 204 | Calories from Fat 45 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 4g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 94mg | 32% |
| Sodium 456mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrates 14g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 16% |
| Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 24g |
| Vitamin A 282% | Vitamin C 20% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 10% |
| Vitamin K 15 mcg | Potassium 658 mg |
| Magnesium 46 mg | |