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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A hearty and spicy Cajun dish perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups okra sliced
  • 4 cups cooked white rice for serving
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a roux. Stir constantly until the roux is a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
  • 2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • 3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add the chicken, sausage, thyme, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in the okra and cook for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Notes:

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf while simmering and remove it before serving.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken, Gumbo, Sausage
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