Name: Creole Chicken and Grits with Tasso Gravy (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp Creole seasoning; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 Yellow onion-diced; 2 Garlic cloves-minced; 1 Green bell pepper-diced; 1 (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes-undrained; 1 cup Chicken broth; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp Thyme; 1 cup Stone-ground grits; 4 cups Water; 1/2 cup Milk; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; 2 cups Chicken broth; 4 oz Tasso ham-diced; 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Recipe tier

A comforting classic featuring tender chicken simmered in a flavorful Creole sauce, served over creamy grits and topped with a savory tasso gravy.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 4

Steps 11

Ingredients 22

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp 15 mL Creole seasoning
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
Sauce
1 240 mL Yellow onion-diced
2 2 Garlic cloves-minced
1 1 Green bell pepper-diced
1 (14.5 oz) 411 g Diced tomatoes-undrained
1 cup 240 mL Chicken broth
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Thyme
Salt and pepper To taste
Grits
1 cup 240 mL Stone-ground grits
4 cups 960 mL Water
cup 120 mL Milk
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
Salt To taste
Tasso Gravy
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
2 tbsp 30 mL All-purpose flour
2 cups 480 mL Chicken broth
4 oz 113 g Tasso ham-diced
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper

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Instructions

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Season Chicken with Creole seasoning.
Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear Chicken until browned on both sides, then remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté Yellow onion, Garlic cloves, and Green bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Diced tomatoes, Chicken broth, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Thyme, Salt, and Pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
Return Chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until Chicken is cooked through.
While Chicken simmers, prepare Grits: Bring Water to a boil in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in Grits and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in Milk, Butter, and Salt into Grits. Keep warm.
Prepare Tasso Gravy: Melt Butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in All-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Add Tasso ham and Black pepper to the gravy. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until gravy has thickened.
Serve Chicken and Creole sauce over Grits, topped with Tasso Gravy.