Chicken Etouffée

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
 * ½ cup chopped green onions
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 5 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Place oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
 * 2) Add flour to hot oil stirring constantly.
 * 3) Cook roux until mixture is a dark, chocolate color.
 * 4) Add onions, celery, green pepper, garlic and seasoning blend.
 * 5) Heat chicken stock in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
 * 6) Stir in roux gradually until well blended; cook 20 minutes over medium heat.
 * 7) Add chicken; cook an additional 10 minutes.
 * 8) Add green onions and parsley 5 minutes before serving.
 * 9) Serve over rice.