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    Smothered Okra with Chicken and Rice

    February 21, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

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    smothered okra chicken and rice recipe

    When Steve and I lived in the Dominican Republic, one of our favorite side dishes was smothered okra. I would go into the fruit and veggie market and get a pound of fresh okra. I’d grab some peppers and an onion, then I’d probably pay $1 for it all…maybe $1.25, and I’d be on my way.

    Eddy was my market man…and he always gave me a great deal! Nothing had prices on it, but I knew he was giving me

    (While there are a number of things that I miss about our days in the Dominican Republic…our friends, our church, the simplicity of life, the slower pace…I especially miss the insanely cheap prices on fresh fruit and vegetables.

    Insane-ly. Insane-ly. Cheap.

    (I often wonder if I still lived there, if I could make all these $5 Dinners for just $3 or $4 with the cheaper produce prices!)

    Once I got home, I’d rinse and start chopping…sauteing the vegetables with some canned tomatoes for a delicious smothered okra side dish.

    And here I’ve turned this side dish favorite into a full meal…

    Let’s get to it, shall we?!

    Saute the chicken pieces in olive oil with some salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.

    Toss in a bag of frozen okra.

    Then a bag of mixed peppers.

    (Add them frozen, no need to thaw.)

    Add can of Rotel.

    Mix and toss.  Cooked a few more minutes, until the veggies begin to thaw.

    Add a few drops of Tabasco. Or a lotta drops of Tabasco.

    Whatever kind of heat you like.

    Cover and bake. Serve over brown rice.

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    Smothered Okra with Chicken and Rice

    So easy. So delicious!
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time45 minutes
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 1/2 cups white rice
    • 1.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
    • Couple dashes Cajun seasoning
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 bag frozen okra
    • 1 bag frozen pepper blend
    • 10 oz can Rotel
    • Couple drops Tabasco
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Cook the white rice (or brown rice will work too) according to package instructions.
    • Saute the chicken pieces in olive oil with some Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper.
    • Add the okra and pepper blends, then add the Rotel. Mix up and add in some drops of Tabasco.
    • Once the veggies have thawed, cover and move the dutch oven to the oven.
    • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
    • Serve Smothered Okra and Chicken with juices over the brown rice.

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    Filed Under: Budget Friendly Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Dairy Free Meal Ideas, Gluten Free Recipes, Rice Recipes Tagged With: green peppers

    Comments

    1. Alea says

      February 21, 2011 at 6:29 pm

      That looks wonderful! I need to add okra to my shopping list.

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    2. Ashley @ Savings in Season says

      February 21, 2011 at 8:08 pm

      Oh, I love some okra! I can’t wait to make something similar with what’s in my freezer!

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    3. Phoebe @ GettingFreedom says

      February 21, 2011 at 8:24 pm

      Anything with Okra has got to be good! We have an abundance of it come gardening season.

      Reply
    4. [email protected] Balance Sheet says

      February 21, 2011 at 8:31 pm

      I have never had okra, so I’m not sure what I’m missing.

      Thanks for the link-up.

      Reply
    5. Felicia says

      February 22, 2011 at 7:57 am

      That looks delicious! Were the prices on all foods a lot cheaper when compared to the US?

      Reply
    6. JOJO says

      February 22, 2011 at 8:33 am

      I WAS JUST READING OVER YOUR RECIPE FOR THE SMOTHERED OKRA AND CHICKEN AND COULDN’T FIND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IT WOULD FEED. DID I MISS IT?
      HOW MANY WILL IT FEED

      THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND CONSIDERATION AND TIME
      YOUR IN CHRIST
      JOJO

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        February 22, 2011 at 9:50 pm

        JOJO, It will feed 4 people 🙂

        Erin

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    7. EW says

      February 22, 2011 at 7:45 pm

      I tried this recipe tonight and LOVED IT! I’ll definitely make it again.

      Reply
    8. Rory says

      February 22, 2011 at 8:11 pm

      This looks delicious? Is it spicy though? I guess it depends how heavy you go on the Tabasco etc… I think I want to try this out this week.

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