Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux
4500 min.
6
771kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the South? This Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux is a delightful dish that brings together juicy chicken thighs, savory hot Italian sausage, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection. Not only is this dish bursting with spices and comforting aromas, but it is also dairy-free, making it accessible for those with dietary restrictions.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the sweet, crunchy corn. By cutting the kernels off the cob and extracting its juices, we ensure that every bite is infused with that wonderful corn flavor, enhanced by the gentle heat of cayenne and the fragrant notes of fresh basil and thyme. The addition of colorful bell peppers and plump cherry tomatoes adds both texture and a hint of sweetness, creating a stunning dish that will impress your family and friends.

Perfect as a hearty side dish or served alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal, this Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux is a comforting showcase of Southern culinary traditions. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply want to enjoy a flavorful weeknight dinner, this one-pot wonder has got you covered. Get ready to enjoy a dish that is not only delicious but also packed with 771 calories per serving, ensuring you feel satisfied and nourished.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper to taste
  • large rib celery stalks sliced
  • 0.8 pound cherry tomatoes halved ()
  • pounds strips. with skin, excess fat trimmed
  • servings top 
  •  ears corn 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.5 pound ground sausage italian hot cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • tablespoon cooking oil 
  • medium onion chopped
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  •  thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cut kernels off cobs and, working over a large bowl, scrape cobs with knife to extract all juices. Discard cobs. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy 8-qt. pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown sausage, transferring to a plate. Brown chicken in batches, transferring to another plate.
  3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot, then sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, thyme, cayenne, and salt to taste over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes.
  4. Add corn with juices and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and sausage.
  5. Nestle chicken into mixture and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. If the maque choux is soupier than you like, simmer uncovered until juices are reduced. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories771kcal
Protein24.06%
Fat61.62%
Carbs14.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.42
Glycemic Load
1.95
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.659565334735%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
1.22mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
12.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:770.67kcal
38.53%
Fat:53.34g
82.06%
Saturated Fat:14.95g
93.42%
Carbohydrates:27.9g
9.3%
Net Carbohydrates:23.88g
8.68%
Sugar:10.76g
11.95%
Cholesterol:250.99mg
83.66%
Sodium:480.55mg
20.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.85g
93.7%
Vitamin C:66.05mg
80.06%
Selenium:53.21µg
76.01%
Vitamin B3:14.09mg
70.44%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
59.8%
Phosphorus:535.55mg
53.56%
Vitamin B1:0.6mg
39.86%
Vitamin B5:3.37mg
33.73%
Potassium:1093.97mg
31.26%
Vitamin B12:1.8µg
29.92%
Vitamin A:1456.61IU
29.13%
Zinc:4.2mg
28.02%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.67%
Magnesium:98.41mg
24.6%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.39%
Folate:78.85µg
19.71%
Iron:3.23mg
17.94%
Fiber:4.02g
16.07%
Vitamin K:15.28µg
14.56%
Copper:0.28mg
14.14%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.49%
Calcium:52.96mg
5.3%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious