Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (see directions)
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (see directions)
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 bunch scallion, sliced thin
  • cooked rice

Method

  • Cut chicken into one inch chunks and toss with 2 tablespoons of cajun seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium high heat. Add chicken, onions, celery, and red pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes. Pick out chicken and set aside. (you don't want to overcook the chicken).
  • Add tomato paste and stir to distribute.
  • Add flour and cook while stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock and 2 tablespoons of cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken back to pot and cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add scallions, check for seasoning and serve over cooked rice.