Easy Chicken Etouffee Recipe: Louisiana Comfort Food! -…

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1.5 pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• ½ teaspoon (2.5g) black pepper
• 1 cup (150g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5g) Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
• ½ teaspoon (2.5g) smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25g) cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1 (14.5 ounce / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ cup (60ml) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)