Smothered Cajun Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup water, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon roasted chicken base, such as Better than Boullion®
- 2 cans green beans
- 1/4 cup butter
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preparation - Season chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; coat thoroughly and set aside.
- 2
Searing - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear just until all sides are browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Aromatics - Deglaze the skillet with a few tablespoons water and reduce liquid by half. Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Slow Cooker Assembly - Transfer chicken and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add in water, roasted chicken base and remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
- 5
Cooking - Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours. Add green beans and butter; cook on High for 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice.
