CREOLE CHICKEN STEW

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 2 cups green bell pepper, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 6-ounce can organic tomato paste
• 2 15-ounce cans organic chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• fresh chopped parsley and chopped scallions, for serving
• hot sauce, if desired

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet and add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; saute on medium heat 5-7 minutes, until fragrant.
2. Add tomato paste and mix into vegetables; cook 2 minutes.
3. Spoon vegetables into slow cooker.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, pepper, bay leaves and thyme.
5. Stir ingredients together to mix well.
6. Submerge chicken thighs in sauce.
7. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

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