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Smoky Louisiana Chicken and Shrimp Stew

This long-simmering, gumbo-inspired stew will fill your kitchen with its comforting aromas. Okra, a green vegetable with a viscous quality, acts to thicken the stew. It can be found fresh or frozen in most supermarkets.
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely-chopped
½ tsp chipotle peppers, in adobo sauce, crushed
1 tsp red hot chili pepper, crushed
1 green pepper, seeded, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 cups okra, sliced
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup corn niblets, frozen
1 ½ cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
½ tsp sea salt
1 lb shrimp, raw, peeled

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or a Dutch oven. Add diced chicken, chopped garlic, chipotle peppers, crushed red peppers, red and green peppers and onion. Sauté until the peppers and onion are soft.

  2. Add the rest of the vegetables and continue to sauté gently until very fragrant and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

  3. Add chicken broth, bay leaf and salt. Simmer with the lid on over medium heat for approximately 1 hour to blend the flavours.

  4. Add the shrimp to the pot 5 minutes before serving.

Helpful Tip

Serve with rice, chopped cilantro and hot peppers for garnish.

Nutrition Info

Per 430 g serving Amount
Calories280
Protein34 g
Fat8 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Carbohydrate18 g
Fibre4 g
Sugar6 g
Cholesterol180 mg
Sodium340 mg
Per 430 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium25
Calcium10
Iron30
Vitamin A25
Vitamin C140
Vitamin B639
Vitamin B1260
Folate34
Zinc73