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Chili powder lends just a hint of heat to this full-flavored and oh-so-easy chicken entree. \u2014Susan Shields, Englewood, Florida<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1495302,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307335,305378,307330,307344,304333,304328,305271,304993,304998,304292,304338,303966,304988,306848,304268,307307,304026,305374,324623,307559,304020,304005],"categories-v2":[308623,310372,309386,310369,310376,308991,308984,308481,309216,308940,308945,308305,308992,308495,308935,309603,259483,310342,308606,309381,309177,310541,308594,308549],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Creole","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-creole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Shrimp & Sausage","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-shrimp-sausage\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Creole-Shrimp-Sausage_exps136384_SD2235819B06_22_4bC_RMS-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Cabbage","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-cabbage\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Creole-Cabbage_EXPS_FT23_251961_ST_1_28_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Louisiana Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/louisiana-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Louisiana-Chicken_EXPS_FT21_436_F_0506_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Cornbread","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-cornbread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/EXPS_SRBZ16_2378_B09_02_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Creole-Rice_EXPS_TOHD24_9171_EricKleinberg_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Blackened Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-blackened-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Creole-Blackened-Chicken_EXPS_TODH24_53112_SoniaBozzo_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Skillet Dinner","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-skillet-dinner\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Creole-Skillet-Dinner_EXPS_BMZ18_1485_D12_08__6b-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps13501_BBS64403C72.jpg"},{"post_title":"Roast Chicken with Creole Stuffing","post_link":"\/recipes\/roast-chicken-with-creole-stuffing\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Roast-Chicken-with-Creole-Stuffing_EXPS_GBHRBZ17_7580_D07_13_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Bacon Shrimp Creole","post_link":"\/recipes\/bacon-shrimp-creole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Bacon-Shrimp-Creole_EXPS_CIWMZ19_33158_B09_04_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creole Chicken Thighs","post_link":"\/recipes\/creole-chicken-thighs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Creole-Chicken-Thighs_EXPS_CWDJ18_49292_D08_18_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Shrimp Creole","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-shrimp-creole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps46357_THHC1757655D35D.jpg"},{"post_title":"New Orleans-Style Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/new-orleans-style-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps32930_TH1115463D18-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Veggie Chicken Creole","post_link":"\/recipes\/veggie-chicken-creole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Veggie-Chicken-Creole_exps33741_TH2236620B05_31_2bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Catfish Creole","post_link":"\/recipes\/catfish-creole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19745_HFBZ1081941D78.jpg"},{"post_title":"Shrimp with Creole Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/shrimp-with-creole-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps16825_LT10213C17.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps35182_LT1112529D60.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/creole-chicken\/","name":"Creole Chicken","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-09-23","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT25M","totalTime":"PT40M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps35182_LT1112529D60.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"Chili powder lends just a hint of heat to this full-flavored and oh-so-easy chicken entree. —Susan Shields, Englewood, Florida","recipeIngredient":["2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)","1 teaspoon canola oil","1 can (14-1\/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up","1\/3 cup julienned green pepper","1\/4 cup chopped celery","1\/4 cup sliced onion","1\/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder","1\/2 teaspoon dried thyme","1\/8 teaspoon pepper","1 cup hot cooked rice"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a small nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170\u00b0. 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I have made it a couple of times and it is definitely a keeper! Very tasty!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedMustache"},"reviewBody":"This was a quick, good dish for a fast dinner. I made my own creole seasoning rather than use the chili powder. The veggies were still crisp tender which is what we like rather than mushy veggies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueElephant"},"reviewBody":"We had this dish tonight and it was delicious. So easy to prepare. I made a couple of minor changes. I cut my chicken breast into strips to cook faster and it did. I also sprinkled them with creole seasoning before sauteing them to give them a little flavor thanks to a reviewer. I used fire roasted tomatoes and brown rice to complete the meal. This recipe is a real winner. Both hubby and I cleaned our plates.Volunteer Field Editor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCactus"},"reviewBody":"This was pretty good! Came together quickly and was easy to make. I cut the chicken up into bite-sized pieces, and I sauteed the veggies a bit before adding in the tomatoes so they wouldn't be too crispy at the end for our liking. I added the chicken in with the veggies to simmer, and I stirred in the cooked rice at the end to serve family-style. 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This was pretty good! Came together quickly and was easy to make. I cut the chicken up into bite-sized pieces, and I sauteed the veggies a bit before adding in the tomatoes so they wouldn't be too crispy at the end for our liking. I added the chicken in with the veggies to simmer, and I stirred in the cooked rice at the end to serve family-style. It was great as-is, but I think I'll swap out some Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning for the chili powder next time for a stronger kick. Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/02\/2018 01:55","GUID":"bfb4043e8f5b4875b458419f6c801364","MemberId":9217118,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Kelly","SubmittedDate":"02\/02\/2018 01:55"},{"Comment":"
We had this dish tonight and it was delicious. So easy to prepare. I made a couple of minor changes. I cut my chicken breast into strips to cook faster and it did. I also sprinkled them with creole seasoning before sauteing them to give them a little flavor thanks to a reviewer. I used fire roasted tomatoes and brown rice to complete the meal. This recipe is a real winner. Both hubby and I cleaned our plates.<\/p>
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This was a quick, good dish for a fast dinner. I made my own creole seasoning rather than use the chili powder. The veggies were still crisp tender which is what we like rather than mushy veggies.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/22\/2017 20:53","GUID":"4b4d94cae7404b428fac7ed4cc9a14d1","MemberId":2106899,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"sdipiazza","SubmittedDate":"03\/22\/2017 20:53"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/02\/2013 15:54","GUID":"834A109DF6BD4768BF9D96CD858E6EA0","MemberId":282614,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"ConnieK","SubmittedDate":"02\/02\/2013 15:54"},{"Comment":"
This chicken recipe is great for a fast weeknight meal. I have made it a couple of times and it is definitely a keeper! Very tasty!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"01\/14\/2010 19:25","GUID":"1727D037E6294E8CB7D9F4935B49E658","MemberId":544493,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"twinkle_toes","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2010 19:25"},{"Comment":"
we loved this recipe i modfied it a bit and cubed the 2 chick breasts and browned them in a little olive oil, i used no salt added tomatoes, 1 green pepper, 2 ribs of celery, 2 med onions, tablespoon of chilli powder and tbs of thyme....it was fantastic<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/20\/2009 18:59","GUID":"47A88491C2CD436A8836172B22426592","MemberId":3773156,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"euge1","SubmittedDate":"10\/20\/2009 19:00"},{"Comment":"
great for a weekend when you want something fast, easy but still healthy. i've made it several times. i've also cut up the chicken breasts into small strips. i'd recommend!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"09\/22\/2009 15:27","GUID":"b4f89b0c52d84dd587fe02627661040a","MemberId":1795891,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Hannah0418","SubmittedDate":"09\/22\/2009 15:27"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"04\/03\/2008 17:41","GUID":"751C2B88B7314E8EBFE12C47DABC5F1C","MemberId":2996375,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"heidisilvan","SubmittedDate":"04\/03\/2008 17:41"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2007 00:19","GUID":"7456bff8e6c548d5a6fc90fa2124047b","MemberId":2581331,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Greg","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2007 00:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"02\/08\/2007 21:02","GUID":"41816A1C914642B08C900618D28E0C4C","MemberId":727317,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rosebird","SubmittedDate":"02\/08\/2007 21:02"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Creole Chicken"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n