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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 cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage sliced
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 1 large Bell Pepper 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
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice for serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a dark brown color, about 10-15 minutes. This is your roux.
  2. 2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add the chicken, sausage, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded, about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  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: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gumbo, Sausage
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