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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A hearty and flavorful gumbo with chicken and sausage, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb Andouille sausage sliced
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 Green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 2 pcs Bay leaves
  • 1 cup Okra sliced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 4 cups Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is a dark brown color.
  2. 2. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender.
  3. 3. Stir in the chicken and sausage. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  4. 4. Gradually stir in the chicken broth. Add the Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the okra and cook for another 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gumbo, Sausage
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