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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 diced
  • 1 large 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 pcs bay leaves
  • 1 cup okra sliced
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper

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 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. 3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Add the chicken, sausage, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in the okra and simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the green onions and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Serve the gumbo hot over cooked 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: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gumbo, Sausage
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