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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A hearty and flavorful gumbo with chicken and sausage, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 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 large onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup okra sliced
  • 4 cups cooked white rice for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Add the Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
  5. 5. Add the chicken and sausage to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6. Add the okra and cook for another 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7. 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: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

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Gumbo
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