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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
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 large onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup sliced okra optional
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until it turns a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. 3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add the chicken, sausage, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the okra (if using) and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gumbo, Sausage
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