Chicken Bog
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Chicken Bog

A Lowcountry one-pot wonder with chicken, rice, and sausage - simple, hearty, and full of Southern flavor.

95 min
8 servings

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

80m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

18

carbs

48

fiber

2

protein

38

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Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • Salt to taste
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

1

Place chicken in large pot with broth and bay leaves.

2

Bring to boil, then simmer 45 minutes until chicken is tender.

3

Remove chicken, let cool, then shred meat. Discard bones and skin.

4

Add sausage, onion, and garlic to broth. Simmer 10 minutes.

5

Add rice, pepper, cayenne, and salt. Bring to boil.

6

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender.

7

Stir in shredded chicken.

8

Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.

9

Garnish with green onions and serve.

Chef's Comfy Tip

This dish gets its name because the rice gets 'bogged down' in the flavorful broth - it's meant to be moist and almost creamy.

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