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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

A hearty and flavorful gumbo made with chicken, sausage, and a variety of vegetables.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pound andouille sausage
  • 0 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 0 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine flour and vegetable oil in a heavy pot. Stir over medium heat for 25–30 minutes until dark brown.
  2. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic.
  3. Add sausage and chicken. Cook to brown slightly. Add Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  4. Slowly stir in chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45–60 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaves. Serve gumbo over rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.

Notes

  • Stir the roux continuously to avoid burning.
  • Adjust the seasoning according to personal taste.
  • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg