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Creole Stew

A hearty Creole stew loaded with chicken, shrimp, sausage, and veggies, all simmered in a rich, spiced gravy. Bold, comforting, and full of flavor.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 481kcal
Author Liz - Eat Move Make

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 stalks celery coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups carrots coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 14-15 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 15.5 oz can red beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons creole seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 14 oz andouille sausage sliced into ¼-inch medallions
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced into ⅛-inch medallions
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, tail off

Instructions

  • Sauté Vegetables: In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, add 1½ tbsp olive oil. Sauté celery and carrots for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 1 minute (until fragrant).
  • Build the Base: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Rotel, tomato paste, red beans, honey, cilantro, and all seasonings (black pepper, salt, oregano, thyme, Creole seasoning). Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to a simmer, add sausage, and cover.
  • Brown the Chicken: In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1½ tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown. Transfer chicken to the stockpot.
  • Simmer: Let the pot simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
  • Add Peppers & Shrimp: Stir in chopped bell pepper and jalapeño; simmer for 30 minutes. Finally, add shrimp and simmer for 15 minutes (or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through).
  • Serve: Enjoy as-is or over rice. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1320mg | Potassium: 1423mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6540IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg