Chicken Etouffée

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup vegetable oil
 * 1 cup flour
 * 4 cups chopped onions
 * 2 cups chopped celery
 * 1 cup chopped green pepper
 * 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 * 2 teaspoons Cajun Spice Seasoning Blend
 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * 2 cups (about 6 ounces) diced cooked chicken
 * 1/2 cup chopped green onions
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 5 cups cooked rice

Directions
Place oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add flour to hot oil stirring constantly. Cook roux until mixture is a dark, chocolate color. Add onions, celery, green pepper, garlic and seasoning blend.

Heat chicken stock in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Stir in roux gradually until well blended; cook 20 minutes over medium heat. Add chicken; cook an additional 10 minutes. Add green onions and parsley 5 minutes before serving. Serve over rice.